Children
Solemn Sun Lyrics
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living in the fear i may just become
the one collecting years not proud of the way they are
or anything i fought to bring me to here.
i've been shedding friends like dead skin,
it's easier for me to just close this door
on a past life i feel its not worth fighting for,
we've all grown up since then and out across this world.
i've been trapped behind this pulpit for far too long,
i don't want to wait for death to decide.
i don't see the light you follow,
every road i take to leave is leading me home.
i don't know what i believe in,
everything i'm giving is just never enough.
i need somebody to follow me away from this irrelevant hope,
and i need somebody to follow me,
to save me from what ties me to home.
The lyrics of Solemn Sun's song "Children" describe a person feeling disconnected from their identity and struggling to find their place in the world. The opening lines express this sentiment: "I've been losing sight of myself for years / living in the fear I may just become / the one collecting years not proud of the way they are." The singer is afraid of becoming someone they don't want to be and is not proud of their current situation.
As the song continues, the singer reflects on their relationships and the people they have lost along the way. They describe shedding friends like dead skin, indicating a sense of loss and disconnection from their past. However, the singer acknowledges growth and change, stating that "we've all grown up since then and out across this world."
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, emphasizing the idea that despite growing up and moving on, some of us are still children. This could refer to either a sense of immaturity or a feeling of being lost and unsure of one's path in life.
The final lines of the song are a plea for help and a longing for escape. The singer no longer wants to be trapped behind a pulpit and is searching for something or someone to follow. They want to break free from their current situation and find a way to escape what ties them to home.
Overall, "Children" is a deeply reflective and introspective song that speaks to the universal experience of struggling to find oneself and navigate the world.
Line by Line Meaning
i've been losing sight of myself for years
I have been struggling to stay true to who I am for a long time.
living in the fear i may just become the one collecting years not proud of the way they are
I am afraid of becoming someone who just lives their life without any accomplishments or pride in their actions.
or anything i fought to bring me to here.
I don't want to lose the progress I have made, and the battles I have fought to get to my current place in life.
i've been shedding friends like dead skin,
I have been distancing myself from people who are not supporting my growth or who are holding me back.
it's easier for me to just close this door on a past life i feel its not worth fighting for,
I find it easier to let go of the past if it is not contributing positively to my present and future.
we've all grown up since then and out across this world.
All of us have moved on and grown in different ways.
but some of us are children.
Despite growing up, some people still struggle with maturity and responsibility.
i've been trapped behind this pulpit for far too long,
I have been feeling trapped in a situation for a while and want to break free.
i don't want to wait for death to decide.
I don't want to leave my fate up to chance or just let life happen to me.
i don't see the light you follow,
I don't understand or relate to the beliefs or values that others are following.
every road i take to leave is leading me home.
Every attempt to distance myself from my situation ends up leading me back to where I started.
i don't know what i believe in,
I am unsure of my own beliefs and values.
everything i'm giving is just never enough.
I feel like I am constantly coming up short, even when I am giving everything I have.
i need somebody to follow me away from this irrelevant hope,
I need someone to help me break away from my unrealistic expectations and aspirations.
and i need somebody to follow me,
I need support and guidance from someone who understands me.
to save me from what ties me to home.
I want someone to help me break free from the things that are keeping me stuck and unable to move forward.
Contributed by Callie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.