A Farewell
Split Seven Ways Lyrics
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Your face, your eyes, your hair
And I wonder what it is lurking in me
That’s got me so ensnared
But I've swapped that hair for the rose red
Mark upon my arm
And it would be a lie to claim
That I wish him no harm
Now you’re with him, and I’ll not cry
Cause I broke far too long ago
I’d send you flowers, my best wishes
But, well, you know
And I don’t look at my reflection
I’m scared of what I’m going to see
And as you’re putting on those wedding robes
Just know you were everything to me
And it’s dark and damp where I am now
Running desperately from destiny
And as you’re putting on that wedding band
Just know you were everything to me
The lyrics of the song A Farewell by Split Seven Ways portray a person who is heartbroken and struggling to move on after a break-up. The singer has difficulty forgetting their former partner, represented by the vivid image of their face, hair, and eyes that are still present in their mind even when they close their eyes. The singer is curious about what it is that keeps them so captivated and unable to let go of their ex-partner.
However, the singer has moved on in their own way, symbolized by swapping their former partner's hair for a rose red mark on their arm. This change represents a shift from loving and longing for the ex-partner to harboring bitterness and a desire for revenge, as suggested in the line "And it would be a lie to claim that I wish him no harm."
The chorus of the song reveals that the former partner is now with someone else, getting married, and the singer has also given up on pursuing any kind of reconciliation or communication. The singer knows that they cannot send flowers or even wish their ex-partner well without it being awkward or inappropriate. They have accepted the reality of the situation and the irreparable damage that has been done to their relationship. The song ends on a bleak note, with the singer feeling lost and running from their destiny while their former partner moves on with their life without them.
Overall, A Farewell by Split Seven Ways is a poignant portrayal of heartbreak and the difficulties of moving on after a relationship ends.
Line by Line Meaning
When I close my eyes, I still see you
The memory of you lingers, haunting me even when I try to forget
Your face, your eyes, your hair
Your features are etched in my mind, from your beautiful face to your soft tresses
And I wonder what it is lurking in me
I ponder what powerful force inside me compels me to hold on to you
That’s got me so ensnared
I'm captured and trapped by my own difficult emotions
But I've swapped that hair for the rose red
Replaced memories of you with permanent ink on my skin, a symbol of pain and love
Mark upon my arm
My tattoo that speaks of my endless love and a reminder of heartache
And it would be a lie to claim
I cannot pretend that I don’t wish him harm for taking you away from me
That I wish him no harm
My anger and resentment boil inside me and I can't keep them at bay
Now you’re with him, and I’ll not cry
I've already run out of tears for you, because losing you has broken me completely
Cause I broke far too long ago
The damage is already done, and there's no point crying over spilled milk
I’d send you flowers, my best wishes
I still care for you and wish you the best, although my heart is shattered
But, well, you know
But I know you'll never understand the depth of my feelings and how much I miss you
And I don’t look at my reflection
I avoid mirrors, too afraid to see what's left of me after the heartbreak
I’m scared of what I’m going to see
I'm scared of seeing the pain in my own eyes, reflections of the hurt inside me
And as you’re putting on those wedding robes
As you're preparing to marry another, my heart shatters once again
Just know you were everything to me
Just know that you will always have a special place in my heart, no matter what happens
And it’s dark and damp where I am now
My life is miserable and hopeless, weighed down by the sorrow of losing you
Running desperately from destiny
I'm trying to escape my fate, to forget the love I've lost and the pain that remains
And as you’re putting on that wedding band
As you're preparing to become someone else's, my heart aches with sorrow
Just know you were everything to me
Just know that you meant the world to me, and I'll always cherish the memories of us together
Contributed by Kaitlyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kissmrule
i so love this video it so cool and so sad to
@Lauraxxjean
awwh
@StandOutSheep
This song is lovely, but I wish every verse wasn't the same tune.