Memory
Robert Skoro Lyrics
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If you can, eventually it swerves
And leaves you standing there
With an empty leash in your hands
Everything up to this point told me
I'd be far away from where I am
'Cause every face has turned away
Is that an opening I see
Or just my failing memory
Presence is an unlikely fault
That hides itself deep inside of my chest
Shows itself just to let me know
That what I am is no where near my best
I thought you could set me straight
But all, all you've done is turn me inside out
'cause every thought destroys itself
Every voice is someone else
I guess you've helped me understand
What can happen by another's hand
By another's hand
By another's hand
The song "Memory" by Robert Skoro reflects on the theme of memory and how it can be unreliable at times. The opening lines suggest that memory is not always a trustworthy tool to rely on to see things clearly. It has the tendency to swerve and distort reality, which can leave the person feeling lost and alone. The feeling of emptiness and being alone is portrayed in the lines "And leaves you standing there with an empty leash in your hands. Everything up to this point told me I'd be far away from where I am." These lines suggest that the singer is feeling lost and that their life has not turned out how they thought it would.
The chorus, "Every face has turned away. Every hand is closed but wait, Is that an opening I see, Or just my failing memory" suggests that the singer has been let down by people in their life, but they are not sure if their memories are accurate, or if they are just failing them. The second verse explores the idea that sometimes the things we need in life are not always present, and sometimes we have to rely on "another's hand" to support us. However, the chorus reiterates that sometimes other people can let us down or harm us, and we may not even realize it until it's too late.
Overall, "Memory" by Robert Skoro is a contemplative song that explores the reliability of memory and the human condition of longing for connection and support. The vulnerability and honesty in the lyrics are powerful and relatable, and the haunting melody adds to the depth of emotion conveyed in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Memory never serves to see it straight ahead
Looking back at the past can be deceiving and can lead to a distorted perception of the present.
If you can, eventually it swerves
If you focus too much on the past, it can cause you to lose sight of the present.
And leaves you standing there
Excessive focus on the past can lead to inaction in the present.
With an empty leash in your hands
The past can constrain us and prevent us from moving forward.
Everything up to this point told me
The past experiences and events have shaped the artist's current perspective.
I'd be far away from where I am
The singer's expectations of the future were different from his current reality.
'Cause every face has turned away
The singer has experienced rejection or neglect from others.
Every hand is closed, but wait
The artist feels like nobody is willing to help him, but still holds onto hope.
Is that an opening I see
The artist glimpses a possibility of hope or change despite the negativity he has experienced.
Or just my failing memory
The artist questions whether his hope is genuine or if he is just deluding himself.
Presence is an unlikely fault
Self-awareness or introspection can be seen as a weakness or fault.
That hides itself deep inside of my chest
The artist's introspection is hidden, even from himself.
Shows itself just to let me know
Despite its elusive nature, the singer's introspection reveals itself to him occasionally.
That what I am is no where near my best
The singer recognizes that his current state is not his best or ideal state.
I thought you could set me straight
The singer had hoped that someone else could help him to improve his life.
But all, all you've done is turn me inside out
The artist's life has become more chaotic and disordered after seeking help from others.
'cause every thought destroys itself
The artist's negative thoughts or self-doubt can be self-destructive.
Every voice is someone else
The singer cannot hear his own voice or intuition, instead hearing only the opinions of others.
I guess you've helped me understand
The singer has gained a better understanding of his situation, even if it is not a positive one.
What can happen by another's hand
The artist has realized that relying on others can be risky and can result in his life being 'turned inside out'.
By another's hand
The artist emphasizes the idea that his life has been negatively impacted by the actions of others.
Contributed by Julia P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.