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Ourfathers Lyrics

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Half way there and so far gone
I awoke to a darkened sun
Climbing to find glory
Tethered to the world below

Talk sweetly love
Because its the last chance that we'll get
Fall asleep my love

I won't be here when you wake

This is my season in hell
My time to erase these thoughts of you
The years circled around
Time was a moment I had to waste
You burned it down
And walked away without a sound
You burned it down
And walked away without a sound

I found my life again
Realized the worth you thought you stole

Finding hope beyond your grasp
I'm chasing lights into the dark

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "VII" by Ourfathers describe a state of emotional transition where the singer is halfway through their journey but already feels like they have gone too far. The darkness of the sun highlights a sense of foreboding and uncertainty as they climb towards a far-off glory. The lyric "talk sweetly love" seems to suggest that this emotional transition is related to a significant relationship, and the "last chance" implies that something is coming to an end.

The second verse portrays a complex mix of emotions, with the singer feeling like they are in a "season in hell" and needing to erase thoughts of the other person. The years that have passed have been wasted on this relationship, and it seems like the other person has moved on without any regret or apology. Yet, through it all, the singer has found a renewed sense of purpose and worth. The final line about chasing lights into the dark suggests a hopeful and optimistic outlook for the future.

Line by Line Meaning

Half way there and so far gone
Feeling like I've come a long way but still have a long way to go

I awoke to a darkened sun
Realizing that things aren't as bright as they used to be

Climbing to find glory
Striving for success and greatness

Tethered to the world below
Still grounded and connected to reality despite aspirations

Talk sweetly love
Speak kindly and lovingly

Because its the last chance that we'll get
Because this may be the final opportunity

Fall asleep my love
Go to sleep, my dearest one

I won't be here when you wake
I won't be around when you awaken

This is my season in hell
This is my difficult period of hardship

My time to erase these thoughts of you
My moment to let go of memories of you

The years circled around
Time passed by quickly