EVERGLOW
Ron Adelaar Lyrics
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The say people go
This particular diamond was extra special
And though you might be gone, and the world may not know
Still I see you, celestial
And I should but I can′t let you go
But when I'm cold, I′m cold
Yeah, when I'm cold
There's a light that you give me when I′m in shadow
There′s a feeling within me, an everglow
Like brothers in blood, or sisters who ride
Yeah we swore on that night we'd be friends ′til we die
But the changing of winds, and the way waters flow
Life is short as the falling of snow
And I'm gonna miss you, I know
But when I′m cold, cold
In water rolled, salt
And I know that you're with me and the way you will show
And you′re with me wherever I go
And you give me this feeling, this everglow
What I wouldn't give for just a moment to hold
Because, I live for this feeling, this everglow
So if you love someone, you should let them know
Oh, the light that you gave me will everglow
The song Everglow by Ron Adelaar centers around the theme of loss, reminiscing and remembering the moments spent with a loved one who has passed away. The first two lines "Well, they say people come, they say people go" sets the tone for the rest of the song, acknowledging the transient nature of life. The allusion to the diamond being extra special is an indication of the bond that the person shared with the deceased, which is above the ordinary or usual. Although the person is no longer present, the singer still feels their presence, describing them as celestial, meaning they are part of the heavens.
The chorus of the song highlights the hope and light the deceased has left with the singer. The reference to the everglow is a nod to the everlasting memory and love the singer has for the departed. The lines "Like brothers in blood, or sisters who ride, yeah we swore on that night we'd be friends until we die," hint at the close bond the person shared with the deceased. However, life's ever-changing landscapes and the unpredictable nature of events makes it hard to keep promises made.
The song is a poignant reminder that life and memories are all we have, and we must cherish and value the moments we have with our loved ones. The song encourages us to love those in our lives and let them know how much we love them.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, they say people come
People come and go, but their impact can last forever.
The say people go
Everyone has to leave this world someday, but memories can stay alive.
This particular diamond was extra special
The person being talked about here was someone of great value.
And though you might be gone, and the world may not know
Even if that person is no longer alive and the world doesn't know, their presence is still felt.
Still I see you, celestial
The memory of that person is like a star in the sky, their light still shining bright.
And I should but I can′t let you go
Despite the pain of losing someone, it's hard to fully let go of their memory.
But when I'm cold, I′m cold
Despite the warmth of memories, the pain of losing someone still lingers.
Yeah, when I'm cold
In moments of sadness and grief, the pain of loss is especially acute.
There's a light that you give me when I′m in shadow
Even in moments of darkness and doubt, the memory of that person brings light and comfort.
There′s a feeling within me, an everglow
The memory of that person is not just a fleeting feeling, but a constant presence that never fades.
Like brothers in blood, or sisters who ride
The bond between people can be as strong as that of siblings, and can be just as enduring.
Yeah we swore on that night we'd be friends ′til we die
The promise of lifelong friendship is made in a moment that is remembered forever.
But the changing of winds, and the way waters flow
Despite the strength of bonds, life goes on and things inevitably change.
Life is short as the falling of snow
The brevity of life is a reminder to cherish every moment and make the most of the time we have.
And I'm gonna miss you, I know
Despite the pain of loss, the memory of that person will always be cherished.
But when I′m cold, cold
Even in moments of sadness, the memory of that person brings warmth.
In water rolled, salt
Tears shed for that person are a testament to the love and connection that was shared.
And I know that you're with me and the way you will show
The memory of that person will always be present, and will be revealed in unexpected ways.
And you′re with me wherever I go
The memory of that person is a constant companion, no matter where life takes us.
And you give me this feeling, this everglow
The memory of that person brings a feeling of warmth and comfort that never fades.
What I wouldn't give for just a moment to hold
The pain of loss is so great that even a brief moment with that person would be priceless.
Because, I live for this feeling, this everglow
The memory of that person is so precious that it brings joy and meaning to life.
So if you love someone, you should let them know
The memory of that person is a reminder to express love and appreciation while we still can.
Oh, the light that you gave me will everglow
The memory of that person's love and light will continue to shine forever.
Writer(s): Mikkel Eriksen, Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Will Champion, Tor Hermansen, Johnny Buckland
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