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Stone Sour[Audio Secrecy]2010 Lyrics
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(And can you tell me where I've been?)
Never stopped, knew I should've run but now I
(Don't remember where I am)
All my life I've been holding back
Consider this my last request
(I never paid for all my sins)
Open up your arms and save my life
I know I'll never go home again
I need a little more, I will take what I can get
I promise you everything, everything
Just don't forget me in the end
Right in front of my face
(And in between the little voice)
This was something I couldn't have
(That just made me want it more)
Now I know the reason I was built like this,
Now I know why I am here
(I'm here for you)
Open up the sun and burn my eyes
Open up your arms and save my life
I know I'll never go home again
I need a little more, I will take what I can get
I promise you everything, everything
Just don't forget me in the end
Open up the sun and burn my eyes
Open up your arms and save my life
I know I'll never go home again
I need a little more, I will take what I can get
I promise you everything, everything
Just don't forget me in the end
Open up the sun and burn my eyes
Open up the sun and burn my eyes
Open up your arms and save my life
The song "Pieces" by Stone Sour is about a person who is lost and trying to find their way back home. The opening lines, "Can you tell me how far I've come? / And can you tell me where I've been?", show the confusion and uncertainty that the singer is feeling. They feel like they should have run away from something but didn't, and now they are lost and disoriented.
The singer is reflective of their life and is left to ponder about all the decisions they have made. They are trying to make amends for their past wrongs and are asking for forgiveness in the lines, "Consider this my last request / (I never paid for all my sins)". The song also talks about how the singer has been holding back their entire life, and now they want to be free from all the shackles that have been holding them back.
Overall, "Pieces" is an emotional song that talks about self-discovery, redemption, and the human spirit's resilience. It's about recognizing our mistakes and shortcomings and trying to make things right in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you tell me how far I've come?
Asking for acknowledgement and recognition of personal growth and progress.
And can you tell me where I've been?
Desiring validation and understanding regarding past experiences and challenges.
Never stopped, knew I should've run but now I
Acknowledging past mistakes and regrets, particularly regarding not taking necessary action earlier on.
(Don't remember where I am)
Feeling lost and unsure about current circumstances and surroundings.
All my life I've been holding back
Recognizing a pattern of restraint or hesitancy in one's behavior and decision-making.
Consider this my last request
Viewing a particular situation or relationship as potentially coming to an end and wanting to express oneself honestly and fully.
(I never paid for all my sins)
Feeling guilty or ashamed about past actions or choices that have caused harm or negative consequences.
Open up the sun and burn my eyes
Desiring a transformative experience, a way to escape current reality and perspective.
Open up your arms and save my life
Reaching out for support, comfort, and love in the face of difficulty or hardship.
I know I'll never go home again
Feeling a sense of displacement or detachment, unable to return to a former state of being or feeling.
I need a little more, I will take what I can get
Expressing a strong desire or hunger for something, even if it means settling for less.
I promise you everything, everything
Making a heartfelt commitment or vow to someone, offering all that one is and has to give.
Just don't forget me in the end
Expressing a fear or concern about being forgotten or left behind.
Right in front of my face
Referring to something that was always present, yet previously overlooked or disregarded.
(And in between the little voice)
Acknowledging an internal dialogue or debate, a conflict between different parts of oneself.
This was something I couldn't have
Feeling a sense of longing or unfulfilled desire regarding a particular person or opportunity.
(That just made me want it more)
Experiencing a heightened sense of desire or attraction due to its unattainability or mystery.
Now I know the reason I was built like this,
Finding a sense of purpose or understanding about one's personal traits or struggles.
Now I know why I am here
Feeling a sense of clarity or direction regarding one's purpose or mission in life.
(I'm here for you)
Affirming a commitment or loyalty to someone else, willing to support and care for them unconditionally.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Shawn Economaki, Roy Mayorga, Josh Rand, James Root, Corey Taylor
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