Embers
Sky Walker Lyrics
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The lyrics of "Embers" by Sky Walker tell the story of an individual who has succumbed to the pressure of addiction. It begins with a confession of regret - the singer acknowledges that they should have seen their decline coming, but gave in to the pressure they were facing. They turn to their addiction as a means of escape, but it only serves to exacerbate their problems, hiding their worst concerns beneath a "cloud of haze". They struggle to break free from their dependence, but are met with resistance at every turn. The change is obvious and painful, and has left them with nothing to hold on to. The chorus is a plea for honesty - there is no need to fake anything, because it is clear that they are living a life "laced with pain".
The second verse of "Embers" delves deeper into the singer's struggle. There is an intense sound inside their head that won't go away, and they are "hanging on the edge" of something they can't escape. They have tried to scratch the surface of their addiction to reveal a sense of innocence, but it has only left them with scars. They are left feeling sad and helpless, with a desire to come down from their high and stay grounded.
Overall, the song paints a picture of the devastating effects of addiction, and the difficulty of breaking free from its grip. The lyrics are introspective and emotional, and are complemented by a haunting melody that echoes the pain of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I should have seen this coming, giving in to pressure.
I should have been able to predict this situation, but I gave in to the pressure and now I'm stuck.
And you're feeling out of place so you rely on it to get away.
You're feeling like you don't belong, so you turn to this thing to escape and feel better.
With every breath that's taken deep your worst concerns are hid beneath.
Every time you take a deep breath, you try to hide your biggest fears and worries.
A cloud of haze that leaves you high and dry.
You feel like you're in a fog or daze that leaves you feeling disconnected and alone.
You try to break free but dilate the worst of things.
You try to escape the situation, but you end up making things worse.
Your world goes up in flames.
Everything around you is falling apart and feels like it's on fire.
Don't try to fake it you know you'll never make it when you live a life that's laced with pain.
You can't pretend everything is okay when you're living a life full of pain and problems.
The change is hard to miss. It's painfully obvious.
It's clear that things have changed and it's causing you pain and discomfort.
This craving has swallowed you.
Your desire for this thing has completely consumed you and taken over your life.
There's nothing left for you to hold on to.
There's no hope or safety left in this situation for you to cling to or rely on.
The piercing sound inside your head can't mute the volume peaking red.
The noise in your head is overwhelming and you can't quiet it down.
You're hanging on the edge of what you can't escape.
You're at the brink of something that you feel you can never get away from.
Scratched at the surface all innocence has scabbed.
You've tried to dig deeper and find a solution, but your innocence has been replaced with pain and scabs.
Cross out the eyes what's been said has turned to sad.
You can't unsee or forget what's been said or done, and it's left you feeling very sad.
Why don't you come down and this time stay.
It's time to come down from this high and try to stay grounded and focused on reality.
Contributed by Stella E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.