Torn
Rose Chronicles Lyrics

The lyrics of Rose Chronicles’s song “Torn in 2” poetically convey a sense of intense emotional and physical suffering. The slow motion of the heart references the heaviness of the singer’s heart, perhaps weighed down by grief, fear, or trauma. The heart is likened to a drum for heaven’s choir, suggesting that this suffering is raw and exposed, reaching to the very heavens. The reference to swelter and shovel brings images of working hard in harsh conditions, contributing to the sense of struggle and heaviness in the song.

The chorus repeats the line “The pound wants to escape with my life” which could be interpreted in different ways. It could refer to the currency, possibly indicating financial struggles, or could refer to physical weight, suggesting a feeling of being weighed down by something. Either way, the concept of wanting to escape from something that is taking over one’s life is a common theme in many songs about struggle and hardship. The repeated plea for release and the opening of the gate could suggest a desire for freedom and release from this suffering.

The second verse conveys a mood of hopelessness and despair, with lines such as “It’s colder than a funeral rain” and “Now I’m frozen in more carved shame.” The reference to bullets and shelter could suggest violence or danger, adding a layer of fear to the mix. Despite the heavy feeling, the repetition of the line “The pound the pound, my heart’s a drum” reaffirms the idea that even as the singer struggles with immense pain, they are still alive and moving forward.