Sanctuary
Shelby Merry Lyrics

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Your name will never leave my lips with intention
You lost the right to live here anymore
I′ll walk without a hitch within my step
Not a single day more that I will mourn

I speak of better days not fondly
Because I know they're all ahead of me

Sending up a flare in a sky I don′t see
I'm far away from your shooting sight
I left a land barren and decayed
I don't know where I′ll go
But I′ll go tonight

Sanctuary
Give me sanctuary
Lay your burdens on me
Lay your burdens on me
Sanctuary

I'm okay to leave without an answer
Only curses sway and leave your mouth
Dancing around as they echo
I fill my mind with good until I drown them out

Sanctuary
Give me sanctuary
Lay your burdens on me
Lay your burdens on me
Sanctuary

Lay your burdens on me
Lay your burdens on me
Lay your burdens down
All down

Lay your burdens on me
Lay your burdens on me
Lay your burdens on me
Lay your burdens down
All down
Lay your burdens on me

Sanctuary
Sanctuary

Sanctuary
Ooh, ooh, hohoho

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Shelby Merry's song "Sanctuary" seem to be about finding peace and refuge after leaving a difficult situation behind. The singer of the song is addressing someone who has hurt them, declaring that they will not speak their name with intention anymore, as they have lost the right to be a part of the singer's life. The singer also declares that they will not mourn this person anymore, and that they are looking forward to better days ahead.

The chorus of the song repeats the word "sanctuary," which seems to represent a safe haven or a place of refuge. The singer is asking for sanctuary, and also offering to be a sanctuary for others, to carry their burdens and help them find peace. The lyrics suggest a journey, with the singer walking without a hitch and not knowing where they will go, but determined to find a new and better life. The song ends with a repetition of the word "sanctuary," as if the singer is finding comfort and solace in the hope of a better future.

Overall, the lyrics seem to be about the power of hope and the possibility of finding sanctuary and peace even in the midst of difficult and painful experiences. The song is a reminder that we can always leave behind what no longer serves us, and find refuge in the kindness and support of others.

Line by Line Meaning

Your name will never leave my lips with intention
I will never mention your name purposefully

You lost the right to live here anymore
You are no longer welcome in my life

I'll walk without a hitch within my step
I will move on confidently

Not a single day more that I will mourn
I will no longer grieve over you

I speak of better days not fondly
I have hope for a brighter future

Because I know they're all ahead of me
I believe my best days are yet to come

Sending up a flare in a sky I don't see
I am seeking help beyond my current horizon

I'm far away from your shooting sight
I have escaped your harmful influence

I left a land barren and decayed
I left behind a life that was empty and ruined

I don't know where I'll go
I am uncertain of my future destination

But I'll go tonight
I am ready to leave immediately