Empty Page
Ron Pope Lyrics


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My heart's ablaze
I'm an empty page
You've been sanctified
But will you stay the night?

And through a prisoner's bars
I'm reaching out too far
And in the shifting dust
I see I'm out of luck

And on the funeral pyre
No, I will not catch fire
And though my insides burn
No, I will never learn

And like a common thief
Down at the jury's feet
Yea, when my name gets called
I guess I'll walk along

(x2)
Some day,




I'll be free of these chains
That are holding me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Empty Page by Ron Pope evoke a sense of emptiness, loneliness, and despair. The opening lines, "My heart's ablaze, I'm an empty page" suggest a feeling of being consumed by the intensity of one's emotions and simultaneously feeling empty, as if there's nothing there to give. The next line, "you've been sanctified, but will you stay the night?" almost feels like an accusation, questioning whether someone else is being genuine in their feelings towards the singer, or whether their emotions are transient, like a fleeting night's stay.


The following lines, "And through a prisoner's bars, I'm reaching out too far, and in the shifting dust, I see I'm out of luck" conjure up images of being trapped and alone, isolated from everyone else. The singer is reaching out, reaching for any kind of connection or support, but their efforts are in vain, and they feel like they're out of luck. The lines "And on the funeral pyre, no, I will not catch fire, and though my insides burn, no, I will never learn" suggest a sense of defeatism and resignation. The singer feels like they're already dead, and even though they're hurting inside and burning with a desire for change or growth, they feel like they'll never be able to learn from their mistakes or transcend their limitations.


Finally, the lines "And like a common thief, down at the jury's feet, yea, when my name gets called, I guess I'll walk along. Some day, I'll be free of these chains that are holding me" suggest a sense of fatalism and acceptance of one's fate. The singer feels like they're seen by others as a criminal or a failure and expects to be judged harshly. The line "I guess I'll walk along" suggests that the singer has accepted that judgment, no matter how unfair or prejudiced it may be. The final lines, "Some day, I'll be free of these chains that are holding me" give a glimmer of hope, suggesting that even though the singer may feel trapped and defeated in the present, there's a chance for freedom and release in the future.


Line by Line Meaning

My heart's ablaze
My emotions are intense and fiery


I'm an empty page
I am a blank canvas with no clear direction or purpose


You've been sanctified
You have been cleansed or purified


But will you stay the night?
Are you committed or just temporary?


And through a prisoner's bars
I am confined and limited in my actions


I'm reaching out too far
I am pushing beyond my boundaries and capabilities


And in the shifting dust
In the midst of uncertainty and chaos


I see I'm out of luck
I realize I am unlucky or doomed to fail


And on the funeral pyre
In a dangerous and risky situation


No, I will not catch fire
I will not be consumed by dangers around me


And though my insides burn
Even if I am suffering internally


No, I will never learn
I am unwilling or unable to change


And like a common thief
I am seen as a criminal or someone who does wrong


Down at the jury's feet
I am at the mercy of others and their judgments


Yea, when my name gets called
When I am held accountable for my actions


I guess I'll walk along
I will accept the consequences and move forward


Some day,
At some point in the future


I'll be free of these chains
I will overcome my limitations and restrictions


That are holding me
That are keeping me from progressing or achieving my goals




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