In The Sand
Sargon Lyrics


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Walking down my side
To a darker light
This living death comes out from fire

Inside their eyes
The void surrounds me
I'm not afraid of being in life
Free me from this burned land
Leave lies and promises behind
Destroy a rose, and take another one

Let me justify
Ishtar be my guide
And I will follow thee into the sun

This time is gone
So worlds collide
Fearing of living with all these

Eyes shut
These hands are bleeding
Sand's covering me
In their wrong world
And it makes no odds

Suddenly it all seems so clear
Oh, this heart's still here
Despite the lies that throw it away
Oh these scars won't mend

Coming back to my lonely place
I won't fill this grave in the sand
Feeling this again I'll die
So let me hear your last goodbye





Eyes shut...

Overall Meaning

The song "In the Sand" by Sargon has a reflective and somber tone to it, as the lyrics seem to meditate on the mortality of life and the inevitability of death. The lyrics seem to be a commentary on the human experience of living in a world that is often chaotic, violent, and unpredictable. The singer is walking down their "side," perhaps meaning their path in life, when they encounter a "darker light," a symbol of the dark and painful moments of existence. The idea of a "living death" coming from fire could be interpreted as the idea that life is both vibrant and destructive.


The singer is confronted with the "void," a symbol of emptiness and nothingness that surrounds them. Despite this, they express a lack of fear towards life. They ask Ishtar to be their guide, invoking the ancient Mesopotamian goddess of love and war as a powerful figure to guide them through the trials of life. The singer seems to be searching for meaning and purpose, asking to be freed from a "burned land" that is filled with lies and broken promises.


As the song progresses, the theme of mortality becomes more apparent, with the line "so worlds collide" suggesting that life is often chaotic and unpredictable. The singer experiences pain and suffering, as their hands are bleeding and they are covered in sand, an image that is often associated with death and burial. Despite all of this, the singer's heart is "still here," refusing to be crushed by the lies and chaos of the world. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is accepting of their mortality, with the idea of a "lonely place" possibly referring to death, and the request to hear a final goodbye implying that the singer is ready for whatever comes next.


Line by Line Meaning

Walking down my side
I am moving forward in my personal journey


To a darker light
Despite feeling lost, the future holds some hope


This living death comes out from fire
The difficult experiences that I have been through have caused me to feel as though I am only half alive


Inside their eyes
When I look into the eyes of others, I can sense the emptiness that surrounds them


The void surrounds me
I am aware of the emptiness and lack of meaning that exists around me


I'm not afraid of being in life
Despite the difficulties that I have faced, I am not afraid to continue living


Free me from this burned land
I am hoping for a change from the difficult circumstances that I currently find myself in


Leave lies and promises behind
I am looking to move on from false promises and lies that have held me back


Destroy a rose, and take another one
Sometimes it is necessary to let go of something beautiful in order to find something even better


Let me justify
I am seeking meaning and purpose for my life


Ishtar be my guide
I am seeking guidance from a higher power


And I will follow thee into the sun
I am willing to follow my faith and whatever path it may take me on


This time is gone
I am ready to move on from the past and focus on the present


So worlds collide
The meeting of different experiences or perspectives can create conflict


Fearing of living with all these
I am afraid of being stuck in a life that lacks meaning or purpose


Eyes shut
I am closing my eyes to escape my current reality


These hands are bleeding
The difficulties I have faced have left me feeling wounded


Sand's covering me
I feel buried by the problems and difficulties that I face


In their wrong world
The world around me feels wrong and confusing


And it makes no odds
The outcome feels uncertain, regardless of what I do


Suddenly it all seems so clear
Despite the confusion, there is a moment of clarity and understanding


Oh, this heart's still here
Despite everything, I still have the capacity to love and care deeply


Despite the lies that throw it away
Betrayal and lies can hurt my heart, but it will continue to beat


Oh these scars won't mend
The pain I have experienced will always be a part of me


Coming back to my lonely place
Despite everything, I am still alone


I won't fill this grave in the sand
I won't give in to despair and hopelessness


Feeling this again I'll die
I am afraid that the pain I feel may be too much to bear


So let me hear your last goodbye
I am ready to move on and need closure to do so


Eyes shut...
Despite the difficulties, I still have hope and am willing to continue forward




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Sonia Hunter

gracias por colgar el video!!! me gusta me gusta jeje!! esos sargon, qeu bueno.. pococ conocidos no? pero dando caña!

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