Taken
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This has always been the way it has been
Falling to a hole inside myself
I can't remember hardly anything
But I remember holding your hand
And winter colors all but fade away
The sun seems motion to take the sky
You used to keep me warm within your purity
But now I'm lost in an empty space

Reeling
A broken soul
This lie that I'm forced to live in
Taken
Now that you've been ripped from me

My memory is a fog too thick to see
I must have sold your thoughts to stop the pain
And while it always rains inside of me
My love for you will never ever let you die

Reeling
This broken soul
This lie that I'm forced to live in
Taken
Now that you've been ripped from me

Can't you see?
Can't you see?
I'm not me
I can't let go
Your softness touched me
Without your touch
I weaken like a flower burned
If this is gone
I promise you anything – miss me
So I could hold you in my arms forever

Reeling
This broken soul
This lie that I'm forced to live in




Taken
Now that you've been ripped from me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ra's song Taken convey a deep sense of loss and grief that the persona feels after losing someone close to him/her. The first verse suggests that the persona has been feeling empty and disconnected with everything around him/her since the other person left. The use of imagery like "Falling to a hole inside myself" and "winter colors all but fade away" paint a picture of the persona's emotional state. Even though the persona can't remember much, they do remember holding the other person's hand - a poignant reminder of what they have lost. The second verse suggests that the pain of loss is overwhelming, and the persona's memory has become a protective shield against the pain. They might have suppressed memories of the other person to deal with the pain of separation.


The chorus reinforces the sense of loss, with the persona repeating the words "reeling," "broken soul," and "taken" to express their deep sadness and grief. The third verse is a cry of desperation - the persona cannot let go of the memories and their love for the other person. They know they are not themselves without the other person's touch and presence, and they are willing to do anything to have that back. The final line - "So I could hold you in my arms forever" - suggests that the persona is either imagining being reunited with the other person in the afterlife or that they are so lost in their grief that they are not fully rational.


Overall, the lyrics of Ra's song Taken are a powerful expression of grief and loss. The persona's feeling of emptiness and the pain of separation come through strongly, even with minimal lyrics. The imagery used in the song helps to create a picture of the persona's emotional state, and the repetition of certain phrases strengthens the message of loss and grief. The song speaks to anyone who has experienced the pain of losing someone close to them and can resonate with their own grieving process.


Line by Line Meaning

This has always been the way it has been
I've always existed in this state


Falling to a hole inside myself
I'm struggling to cope within myself


I can't remember hardly anything
My memory is fading


But I remember holding your hand
Your touch has left a lasting impression


And winter colors all but fade away
The season has changed but I'm still hurting


The sun seems motion to take the sky
Time seems to stand still


You used to keep me warm within your purity
When I was with you I felt safe and loved


But now I'm lost in an empty space
Without you, I feel alone and empty


Reeling
I'm in turmoil


A broken soul
I'm shattered


This lie that I'm forced to live in
My reality is painful


Taken
You were taken from me


Now that you've been ripped from me
Losing you has torn me apart


Can't you see?
Do you understand?


I'm not me
I don't feel like myself anymore


I can't let go
I can't move on


Your softness touched me
Your tenderness left a mark on me


Without your touch
Being without you hurts


I weaken like a flower burned
I'm fragile without you


If this is gone
If I lose this love


I promise you anything – miss me
I ask that you remember me


So I could hold you in my arms forever
I wish I could be with you always




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BENJAMIN M CARROLL, DANIEL TICOTIN

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