"Shortly after releasing "As a Dog Returns" in 2010, Victor rejoined Pentagram for a two-year album & tour stint. Upon departing Pentagram, he founded a new project, Victor Griffin's In-Graved."
Love She Gave
Place Of Skulls Lyrics
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I search for answers lying within
What a fool I've been to not have seen
What once was mine, the love she gave.
And so I bare the pain of an unwanted life
The birth of mind broken down in pieces
This infliction of my misery
Never again will I know such love
Such emotion only once could I find
Now in detachment, I'm drifting away
Execution for my blindness but I've been granted a stay.
I can't carry on this self-injustice
Time feels so ripped and torn
Dreams, all my everything
Tears, closer to the end of mourn.
Age is upon me, I live and learn
There's a light out there at every turn
What a fool I've been to not have seen
What is mine, the love she gives.
[Lyrics by Victor Griffin - Music by Griffin, Abney, & Tomaselli - 2002]
The lyrics to "Love She Gave" by Place of Skulls describe the pain and regret of a person who has lost a love that they didn't appreciate when they had it. The first verse reveals the singer's desperation as their world is falling apart and they turn inward in search of answers. They acknowledge their foolishness for not acknowledging the love they had and now lost. In the second verse, they describe the misery that has befallen them as they try to live without the love they took for granted. They are broken and hurting, and although they are alive in the physical sense, they feel as though they have cheated their heart and soul. They know that they will never experience such love again, and they feel like they are detached from the world, drifting away in a state of blindness.
The third verse shows that the singer has reached a turning point. They cannot continue to punish themselves for their mistakes and must learn from their experiences. They acknowledge that life is not always easy, but there is still hope for a brighter future. The last line of the song brings the narrative full circle, as the singer reveals that they have finally seen the love that was always there for them. They have found a new appreciation for the love that they once took for granted.
Overall, "Love She Gave" is a poignant reflection on the importance of love and the pain that comes with losing it. The singer's journey towards self-realization and self-forgiveness is powerful and emotional, and their final revelation is a testament to the healing power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
As my world crumbles all around me
In the midst of my life falling apart, I am searching for the answers to my struggles.
I search for answers lying within
I am looking inward for the solutions to my problems.
What a fool I've been to not have seen
I am regretful for not recognizing the great love that was once present in my life.
What once was mine, the love she gave.
I recognize that I had a deep and meaningful connection with someone, but now that is lost.
And so I bare the pain of an unwanted life
I am struggling with the pain of living a life I did not want or expect.
The birth of mind broken down in pieces
I am experiencing a mental and emotional breakdown from all of my hardships.
This infliction of my misery
These hardships are causing me great pain and suffering.
My body lives but my heart and soul I've cheated.
Although I am physically alive, I feel like I have betrayed my true self and my deepest desires.
Never again will I know such love
I feel like I will never find a love as strong as the one I had before.
Such emotion only once could I find
I realize that the love I had was a unique and special experience that might never be replicated.
Now in detachment, I'm drifting away
I am feeling disconnected and uninvolved with my own life, and I'm slowly losing touch with reality.
Execution for my blindness but I've been granted a stay.
Although I have made mistakes and missed opportunities in the past, I am still alive and can make the most of the present and future.
I can't carry on this self-injustice
I am tired of punishing myself for my past mistakes and hardships.
Time feels so ripped and torn
I feel like time is moving too fast and everything is falling apart around me.
Dreams, all my everything
My hopes and dreams are the only thing keeping me going through difficult times.
Tears, closer to the end of mourn.
I am close to the end stages of my grieving process and am beginning to move on from my heartache.
Age is upon me, I live and learn
With each passing day, I am gaining new experiences and learning from my mistakes.
There's a light out there at every turn
Even though times are dark and difficult, there is always something positive to look forward to.
What a fool I've been to not have seen
I feel foolish for not appreciating the love and happiness I had in my life before.
What is mine, the love she gives.
I am determined to make the most of the love and connection I currently have in my life.
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