Discography:
2012 - Bring Me Peace
2011 - Hold Fast (Single)
2010 - Frames
Members:
Peter Knutson - Clean Vocals
Jeremy De Jong - Unclean Vocals
David Valencia - Guitar
Matt Steenstra - Guitar
Andrew Sharp - Bass
Mike Karle - Drums
Rory Rodriguez - Vocals (Replaced Jeremy)
Alex Polk - Guitar (Replaced David)
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Some of the members continued on in the band Dayseeker.
Worlds Apart
Southern Lights Lyrics
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I’ve been wandering through cities, but I’m caught in between understanding and meaning
I have tried to set things straight I have tried to make them clean, though I know they never will be made
I could fold the map to feel as if were slowly growing closer, but we’re still worlds apart
Take my hand, don’t let me fall away, cause I’m lost without you next to me
I’m so sorry that you will never see you’re wasted time and a waste of me
I was so quick to severe ties
I used the knives, which I’ve hidden in the night
What good are the words of one who speaks only in empty apologies?
By now you’d think that I’d have learned you deserve more than words
Who can I trust in now, if I can’t trust in myself?
Did we ever really see eye to eye, or were we blind? If we were on the same page it must have been different sides
I let my pride command my will, I refused to turn the page, I refused to consider you
I would conclude before this is over, that I’d let you fall away
I wish that I could start again, and mend all of these regrets
Take back every single word I said, but dear God I can’t
The lyrics of Southern Lights's song Worlds Apart express the singer's desire for clarity and understanding in life, as well as his regret for not appreciating the importance of certain people in his life. The opening lines "I’ve been burning for answers; give me cause to believe, so that I might see / I’ve been wandering through cities, but I’m caught in between understanding and meaning" convey a sense of confusion and uncertainty, as though the singer is searching for a purpose or direction. He wants someone or something to give him a reason to believe in himself and his place in the world.
The chorus of the song, with the plea "Take my hand, don’t let me fall away, cause I’m lost without you next to me / I’m so sorry that you will never see you’re wasted time and a waste of me," speaks directly to the regret and remorse that the singer feels for not valuing the people who have stood by him in the past. He acknowledges that he has been the cause of pain and disappointment for those who care about him, but it seems as though he may be too late to make amends. The final lines "I wish that I could start again, and mend all of these regrets / Take back every single word I said, but dear God I can’t" suggest a deep sense of loss and a desire for a second chance, which may never come.
Overall, the lyrics of Worlds Apart by Southern Lights paint a picture of a person who is struggling to find his place in the world and to come to terms with his past mistakes. The song is a heartfelt expression of regret and a plea for forgiveness, and it resonates with anyone who has ever felt lost or alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve been burning for answers; give me cause to believe, so that I might see
I am desperately seeking answers and searching for something to believe in, so that I can finally understand.
I’ve been wandering through cities, but I’m caught in between understanding and meaning
I have traveled far and wide, visiting many places, but I feel stuck between understanding what I see and finding its true meaning.
I have tried to set things straight I have tried to make them clean, though I know they never will be made
I have attempted to fix what is broken and clean what is dirty, but deep down I know that some things cannot be fixed or made clean.
I could fold the map to feel as if were slowly growing closer, but we’re still worlds apart
I could try to map out my path and pretend that I am getting closer to my goal, but in reality, I am still far away and disconnected from where I want to be.
Take my hand, don’t let me fall away, cause I’m lost without you next to me
I am lost and afraid, and I need someone to guide and support me in order to stay on track.
I’m so sorry that you will never see you’re wasted time and a waste of me
I regret that you have invested time and energy into me, as I now realize that I have not been a worthwhile investment.
I was so quick to severe ties, I used the knives, which I’ve hidden in the night
I have been quick to cut off relationships and use hurtful words or actions to do so, often in secret.
What good are the words of one who speaks only in empty apologies?
Empty apologies are meaningless and offer no true resolution or healing.
By now you’d think that I’d have learned you deserve more than words
I should have learned by now that actions speak louder than words, and that you deserve more than just apologies or empty promises.
Who can I trust in now, if I can’t trust in myself?
If I cannot trust my own judgment and actions, then how can I trust anyone else?
Did we ever really see eye to eye, or were we blind? If we were on the same page it must have been different sides
I wonder if we ever truly understood each other, or if we were simply seeing things from our own perspectives and not truly connecting.
I let my pride command my will, I refused to turn the page, I refused to consider you
My pride got in the way and prevented me from moving forward or considering your perspective.
I would conclude before this is over, that I’d let you fall away
I fear that I will ultimately push you away and lose the connection we once had.
I wish that I could start again, and mend all of these regrets. Take back every single word I said, but dear God I can’t
I deeply regret my words and actions, and I wish I could turn back time and make things right, but I know that I cannot.
Contributed by Eli S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.