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Staple is a Christian rock/metalcore group from Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Staple was founded in 2000 when the members met at Rosedale Bible College in Ohio.
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Staple was a japanese emo band active during the early 2000's.
The Songwriter
Staple Lyrics
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(the music played)
For holy vows to be unmade
Silent bouquets fell to the floor
(with no remorse)
Forsaking what they're living for
Your passion cut so deep, it bled
But now, the songwriter is dead
Here's to the life that you once knew before your passion died inside of you
Now here's to the song that you once played
Before all meaning died and all the words faded away
We are composers who have fallen
We are the poets who've died young
We are directors who've forgotten
We are life's writers and all our hope is gone
How far will we fall?
Our passion dies, here tonight.
We've forsaken our first love...
Look how far we've fallen from!
The song "The Songwriter" by Staple is a lament for the loss of passion and creativity. The opening lines describe a scene where holy vows are about to be broken and in the midst of the occasion, silent bouquets of flowers fall to the floor without remorse. This imagery paints a somber picture of what is to come - the forsaking of what was once cherished, which is creative passion. The words "Your passion cut so deep, it bled. But now, the songwriter is dead" highlights the death of the creative spirit that used to be alive and thriving within the songwriter.
The chorus expresses the sorrow and regret of losing creative passion. The lyrics "here's to the life that you once knew before your passion died inside of you" and "before all meaning died and all the words faded away" speaks of the pain of losing creativity, which can lead to a feeling of disillusionment and emptiness. The song portrays the plight of artists who create amazing works only to lose the inspiration that once motivated them. In conclusion, "The Songwriter" is a powerful song that delves into the world of creativity and how important it is to keep the passion alive.
Line by Line Meaning
The date was set, this night was saved
A particular date was reserved for a significant event which we had anticipated.
(the music played)
Musical notes were heard in the background.
For holy vows to be unmade
We were gathered to witness the breaking of sacred promises.
Silent bouquets fell to the floor
Flowers were dropped with no words of farewell.
(with no remorse)
People left without feeling any guilt about the decision that was made.
Forsaking what they're living for
The couple chose to abandon the life they have built together.
Your passion cut so deep, it bled
Your enthusiasm once drove you but it also consumed you to the point of pain.
But now, the songwriter is dead
Your creativity, your spark for life and your passion have gone.
Now here's to the way, here's to the truth
Let's remember the path and the set of ideals we once believed in.
Here's to the life that you once knew before your passion died inside of you
Reflect on the joy of life and the love experienced before dreams faded.
Now here's to the song that you once played
Let's celebrate the art that once flowed freely from your life.
Before all meaning died and all the words faded away
Before your work lost depth and your words lost significance.
We are composers who have fallen
We are the artists who no longer produce art.
We are the poets who've died young
We are the artists whose passions left them early in life.
We are directors who've forgotten
We are the visionaries no longer able to create.
We are life's writers and all our hope is gone
We are the few individuals who write the story of our lives, but we have lost all that kept us moving forward.
How far will we fall?
To what depths will we sink?
Our passion dies, here tonight.
Our art and love, our reason to live, dies tonight.
We've forsaken our first love...
We have abandoned that which once made us feel alive.
Look how far we've fallen from!
We can see how far we have come from what we once were and what we gave up on.
Contributed by Leah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.