What They Say
Sonitus Vir Lyrics

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frozen in time
a mended dream
air searing by like a thousand pins
i dare not scream

i listen to the song that i composed for you
it breaks my heart and puts to rest what isn't true
i used to think that i could never go a day

but i was weaker and you know what they say

frozen in time
a heart grown strong
my muse is a fire making time move on
for you i no longer long

i listen to the song that i composed for you
it breaks my heart and puts to rest what isn't true

i used to think that i could never go a day
but i was weaker and you know what they say

Overall Meaning

In Sonitus Vir's song "What They Say", the opening lines "Frozen in time, a mended dream, air searing by like a thousand pins, I dare not scream" paint a picture of a person in emotional agony, trying to hold it together despite feeling like they are being torn apart. This emotional pain is reflected in the song the person has composed for someone else, with the lyrics "It breaks my heart and puts to rest what isn't true" suggesting that the act of creating the song has been cathartic, allowing the person to let go of false hopes and move on.

The chorus "Frozen in time, a heart grown strong, my muse is a fire making time move on, for you I no longer long" reflects the person's growth and acceptance of their situation. They no longer feel frozen in time, but have instead grown stronger and are able to move forward with their life. The use of "my muse is a fire" suggests that the song itself has been a form of inspiration and motivation, allowing the person to harness their pain into something positive.

Overall, "What They Say" is a song about the power of music and how it can help us heal and move forward. The lyrics touch on themes of heartbreak, self-discovery, and acceptance, making it a relatable and emotionally charged track.

Line by Line Meaning

frozen in time
Stuck, unmoving in the present moment.

a mended dream
A dream that has been repaired or fixed.

air searing by like a thousand pins
The fast-moving air causing a painful sensation like being pricked by many needles.

i dare not scream
I don't want to vocalize my pain, even though the sensation is almost unbearable.

i listen to the song that i composed for you
I'm playing the music that I wrote specifically for you to hear.

it breaks my heart and puts to rest what isn't true
Hearing the music makes me sad and helps me accept the reality of the situation.

i used to think that i could never go a day
I used to believe that I couldn't survive without you in my life.

but i was weaker and you know what they say
I was more dependent on you than I realized, as the common saying goes.

a heart grown strong
My heart has become resilient and able to handle heartache.

my muse is a fire making time move on
My inspiration is driving me forward to keep creating and moving forward despite the pain.

for you i no longer long
I no longer have the same desire or longing for you as I once did.