THIS IS YOUR LIFE
Shop 11 Phoenix Lyrics
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We can all see the void with closed arms there's nothing to defend
Scenes from your life at night play like a video in your mind
The best victory ever one was the one who came from behind.
Everyone that is willing play along
Gather 'round and help me sing your song
Bring your mom and dad your brothers and your wife
There's a tear in your eye what can I do to help
Being alone is never fun especially when you're by yourself
Dry your eye and give me a hug it's nothing more than love
Not love that takes away but it's love from above.
In Shop 11 Phoenix's song "This Is Your Life," the lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and void, but also a call for unity and love. When the sky tears open, hopelessness settles in, as everyone can see the void with closed arms and nothing to defend. This suggests a feeling of helplessness and a lack of agency, but also speaks to the universality of this experience. Everyone has moments of feeling lost and powerless.
Despite this, the lyrics offer a chance for connection and a reminder that we all have our own stories. Scenes from your life at night play like a video in your mind, and the best victory is the one that comes from behind. This speaks to the power of resilience and overcoming obstacles, and also implies that our personal stories are valuable and worth sharing.
The chorus brings it all together, inviting everyone to join in and sing their own song. This is a call for community and inclusivity, bringing in everyone from moms and dads to brothers and wives. The final lines offer comfort and love, reminding the listener that they are not alone. The tear in your eye can be wiped away with a hug and some love from above.
Line by Line Meaning
Tear open the sky let hopelessness settle in
Allow yourself to feel hopeless by tearing open the sky
We can all see the void with closed arms there's nothing to defend
We can all see the emptiness and vulnerability in our lives, but we don't always acknowledge it
Scenes from your life at night play like a video in your mind
Memories of your life play constantly in your mind, especially at night
The best victory ever one was the one who came from behind.
The greatest victory is the one that comes unexpectedly and against all odds
Everyone that is willing play along
Everyone who is open to it can participate
Gather 'round and help me sing your song
Come together and share your story with others
Bring your mom and dad your brothers and your wife
Bring the important people in your life to share in this experience
And don't forget this is your life.
Remember that this is your life and you have control over it
There's a tear in your eye what can I do to help
When you're emotional, others may not know how to help, but they want to
Being alone is never fun especially when you're by yourself
Being lonely is never enjoyable, especially when you don't have anyone to share your life with
Dry your eye and give me a hug it's nothing more than love
Comfort someone with a hug, it's a simple act of love and support
Not love that takes away but it's love from above.
This type of love doesn't take anything away, but rather comes from a higher power
Contributed by Caleb K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Santer0
I was probably 17 when this song came out and here I am 28 still listening to it.
Aaron Moore
You can get this album on itunes.
whoshallascend
cool song
Vanitas -x-blade
I was five had a mohak had a denim jaket with a million buttons on it like demon hunter, the deal, handover saints , illuminate and all that stuff now I am 17 going back to my roots
Brian Jones
It's called Believe it's true. I have the CD, no idea how to post it as a vid though