Innocence
Patrick Dansereau Lyrics

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Two footsteps on the path
Innocence will fade away
And when you're blinded and deceived
I'll still love you just the same

Because the life that you will leave behind
And the memories you've sown
They'll remain inside my heart of flesh

That bleeds to bring you home

Your presence brings me hope
But your smile breaks my heart
'Cause I see you all alone
In this world fallin' apart

The subtle words that sway you back and forth
And the lies that boost your pride

They push you further from your blissful youth
And far away from truth

Overall Meaning

The song "Innocence" by Patrick Dansereau speaks about a lifelong journey of love and hope for those who have lost their innocence and are trapped in a world that no longer echoes their youth. The opening line of "Two footsteps on the path" describes two individuals who are walking side by side on a path of discovery. The line "Innocence will fade away" foreshadows the loss of the simplicity and unblemished nature of life as the two individuals continue the journey together.

Despite the adversities and the deceptions of the world, the singer pledges an unwavering commitment to love and care for the other person. The lyrics "I'll still love you just the same", reassure the listeners that the singer is determined to weather the storms with the other person and stick by their side throughout their journey. The line "They'll remain inside my heart of flesh that bleeds to bring you home" depicts a selfless act of love that speaks about the depth of kindness and empathy that the singer has towards the other person.

In conclusion, "Innocence" is a heart-warming song that explores the beauty of love and hope amidst challenging times. The song speaks to anyone who has faced life's storms and encourages them to keep moving forward knowing that someone cares for them.

Line by Line Meaning

Two footsteps on the path
As two people walk together, their journey will have an impact on their innocence

Innocence will fade away
The more one experiences in life, the more they will lose their child-like innocence

And when you're blinded and deceived
Even when someone is misled and unable to see clearly, the singer will continue to love them

I'll still love you just the same
The singer's love is unconditional, regardless of how the person they love changes

Because the life that you will leave behind
The life someone lives and the impact they have on others will be remembered after they are gone

And the memories you've sown
The memories people create will be left behind for others to cherish

They'll remain inside my heart of flesh
These memories will remain with the singer and affect them emotionally

That bleeds to bring you home
The singer's heart is hurting but their love will keep them accepting and welcoming of the person they love

Your presence brings me hope
Being around the person the singer loves brings them a sense of optimism

But your smile breaks my heart
Seeing the person they love in distress or sadness causes the singer emotional pain

'Cause I see you all alone
Feeling isolated and alone is heartbreaking for the person the singer loves

In this world fallin' apart
The world around the person the singer loves is in disarray and it's causing them to feel overwhelmed

The subtle words that sway you back and forth
People may use subtle language to manipulate or deceive someone emotionally over time

And the lies that boost your pride
Lies can be told to someone to make them feel better about themselves but in the end, it may create distance from reality

They push you further from your blissful youth
Lies and manipulation can age someone beyond their years and lead them away from their child-like innocence

And far away from truth
Ultimately, lies and manipulation create a distance between someone and the truth

Writer(s): Patrick Dansereau

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