Fate
Reverend Grey Lyrics
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It's only fate some things are meant to be
Who needs to know
Looking for reasons when life casts a stone
Leaving me screaming inside
So much for love
Lost you in over again
You had the sense to stay calm and contained
There's no sense in crying my blues for my brain
Leaving me standing outside
Show me a sign
Something that's shining, like
Tears in your eyes
You can surprise me
Because I want to be
The one you return to
You just believe you're not alone in the world
It's only fate
It's everything you bargained for
It's only fate
It's everything you bargained for
It's only fate
It's everything you bargained for
It's only fate
It's everything you bargained for
It's only fate
It's everything you bargained for
It's only fate
It's everything you bargained for
It's only fate
It's everything you bargained for
The lyrics to Reverend Grey's song Fate touch on themes of loss, fate, and searching for meaning in life. The opening line, "So goes a day lost in my memories," sets the tone for the song as one of introspection and reflection. The next line, "It's only fate some things are meant to be," suggests an acceptance of circumstances beyond one's control and a belief in destiny.
The next stanza speaks of the pain of losing love, with the lines "So much for love / Lost you in over again / Covered in blood / You had the sense to stay calm and contained." The blood imagery suggests the physical and emotional scars of the loss, while the line about staying calm and contained hints at the need to remain composed despite the turmoil of loss.
The chorus, with its repetition of the phrase "It's only fate," reinforces the acceptance of the twists and turns of life and the idea that everything happens for a reason. The final lines of the song, "It's everything you bargained for," suggest a sense of ownership over one's fate and the idea that even though life may not always be easy, it is ultimately what one chose.
Line by Line Meaning
So goes a day lost in my memories
I am lost in thought, reminiscing about a past day.
It’s only fate some things are meant to be
Certain events in life are predetermined and cannot be altered.
Who needs to know
There may be no need for others to know certain things about oneself.
Looking for reasons when life casts a stone
When life is difficult, one may seek explanations for their struggles.
Leaving me screaming inside
Despite outward calmness, there may be much inner turmoil and distress.
So much for love
Love has been disappointing or has failed previously.
Lost you in over again
I have lost love again in familiar fashion.
Covered in blood
There has been physical and emotional pain associated with losing love.
You had the sense to stay calm and contained
Despite the pain, the person has managed to remain composed.
There's no sense in crying my blues for my brain
There is no point dwelling on negative thoughts and feelings.
Leaving me standing outside
I am left feeling isolated and alone.
Show me a sign
I am in need of reassurance or guidance.
Something that’s shining, like
I need something to inspire hope in me.
Tears in your eyes
Seeing genuine emotion from someone may give me comfort.
You can surprise me
I am open to unexpected positive experiences.
Because I want to be
I am seeking these positive experiences because they are desired.
The one you return to
I wish to be the person someone else seeks out for comfort or companionship.
You just believe you’re not alone in the world
Having the belief that there is someone for everyone in the world can be comforting.
It’s only fate
It’s everything you bargained for
The events of life, even the difficult ones, are ultimately what one has chosen or expected to experience.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LARRY BROWN
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