Eclipse of the Son
Stryper Lyrics
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I've got to mend my bloody feet
I′ve thrown away ten thousand days
I've hidden black and white and painted gray
In my weakness, out of pride
I failed to see the other side
It's a lost and broken war
Where did I go wrong?
A shattered life, a wasted song
I composed, I lived and wrote each one
What is destiny?
To live and love and die honorably
So I′ll trade my eclipse for the son
I want to make a difference
I want my life to make some sense
'Cause when it′s all over
I will have to answer for myself
I'm tearing down my rotten fence
And burying my weak defense
I want to crossover
Its time to take my heart off of the shelf
Where did I go wrong?
A shattered life, a wasted song
I composed, I lived and wrote each one
What is destiny?
To live and love and die honorably
So I′ll trade my eclipse for the son
Where did I go wrong?
A shattered life, a wasted song
What is destiny?
To live and love and die honorably
So I'll trade my eclipse for the son
Where did I go wrong?
A shattered life, a wasted song
Oooh
What is destiny?
To live and love and die honorably
So I′ll trade my eclipse for the son
Eclipse for the son
Eclipse for the son
Stryper’s song Eclipse of the Son is a meditation on the human tendency to lose our way, to get caught up in our own weaknesses and limited perspectives, and to miss the bigger picture of what’s important in life. The lyrics suggest that we all have the capacity to make mistakes, to falter in our journey, and to lose touch with the source of our strength and purpose. The singer in the song is confessing to these shortcomings and seeking a way to reclaim his sense of direction and purpose.
The opening lyrics set the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer lamenting his aimless wandering and the physical toll it has taken on him. He acknowledges that he has wasted a lot of time, and that he has been too focused on his own narrow concerns. The chorus asks the central question of the song – where did I go wrong? – and then reiterates that the singer is seeking a new direction, a new sense of purpose, and a new understanding of his role in life. The second verse continues these themes, with the singer becoming more specific about the ways in which he has failed to live up to his potential. He notes that he has composed and written many songs, but also recognizes that some of them have been wasted or poorly crafted. The key line is “what is destiny?” – a question that suggests that the singer is grappling with larger metaphysical and spiritual issues. Finally, the last verse offers a resolution of sorts, with the singer committing to tearing down his “rotten fence” and embracing a new path. The phrase “trade my eclipse for the son” suggests that the singer is moving away from the darkness and confusion of his past and towards a brighter, more hopeful future.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve been running nowhere street
I have been aimlessly wandering without direction or purpose.
I've got to mend my bloody feet
I need to address the pain and damage that I have inflicted upon myself through my actions.
I’ve thrown away ten thousand days
I have wasted countless days and opportunities through my choices and actions.
I've hidden black and white and painted gray
I have obscured the truth and reality of my situation by altering my perception of it.
In my weakness, out of pride
My ego has hindered me from seeking help and has instead led me to handle my struggles alone.
I failed to see the other side
I was unable to see things from a different perspective or understand different points of view.
It's a lost and broken war
My struggle has resulted in a situation where I am unable to progress or achieve victory.
That I won’t fight for anymore
I have let go of my desire to continue the struggle or fight for what I believe in.
Where did I go wrong?
I am reflecting on my mistakes and trying to identify where things started to go awry.
A shattered life, a wasted song
My life has been filled with pain and regret, and I have failed to accomplish anything meaningful with it.
I composed, I lived and wrote each one
I have created and experienced every aspect of my life, including its ups and downs.
What is destiny?
I am questioning the purpose and end goal of my life.
To live and love and die honorably
I realize that my life should be dedicated to living virtuously, practicing love, and striving for a positive impact on the world.
So I’ll trade my eclipse for the son
I am willing to give up my past struggles and darkness in exchange for a brighter and more fulfilling life in the future.
I want to make a difference
I desire to have a positive impact on the world and those around me.
I want my life to make some sense
I aim to find meaning and purpose in my existence.
‘Cause when it’s all over
I understand that one day my life will come to an end.
I will have to answer for myself
I will be held accountable for all of my choices and actions in life.
I’m tearing down my rotten fence
I am taking down the barriers that have held me back and prevented me from achieving my goals.
And burying my weak defense
I am abandoning my ineffective and unsuccessful methods of coping with my life challenges.
I want to crossover
I desire to move beyond my past struggles and move forward with my life.
It’s time to take my heart off of the shelf
I am making the decision to open myself up emotionally and embrace life's experiences fully.
Oooh
This is an interlude with no discernible meaning.
Eclipse for the son
This phrase is a repetition of an earlier line, which represents my willingness to give up the darkness and struggles of my past for a brighter future.
Writer(s): Michael Sweet
Contributed by Mia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fausto Júnior
I've been running nowhere street
I've got to mend my bloody feet
I've thrown away ten thousand days
I've hidden black and white and painted gray
In my weakness, out of pride
I failed to see the other side
It's a lost and broken war
That I won't fight for anymore
(Chorus)
Where did I go wrong?
A shattered life, a wasted song
I composed, I lived and wrote each one
What is destiny?
To Live and Love and Die Honorably
So I'll trade My Eclipse for The Son
(Verse 2)
I want to make a difference
I want my life to make some sense
Cause when it's all over
I will have to answer for myself
I'm tearing down my rotten fence
And burying my weak defense
I want to crossover
Its time to take my heart off of the shelf
Edison Quisiguiña
Thanks for share this song :)
"♫
... I want to make a difference
I want my life make some sense ...
... What is destiny?
To Live and Love and Die Honorably
So I'll trade My Eclipse for The Son ...
♫"
Everton O ÁGUiA Nemarvestins
Stryper... Inconfundível, The Best :-D ☆☆☆☆☆
Fausto Júnior
I've been running nowhere street
I've got to mend my bloody feet
I've thrown away ten thousand days
I've hidden black and white and painted gray
In my weakness, out of pride
I failed to see the other side
It's a lost and broken war
That I won't fight for anymore
(Chorus)
Where did I go wrong?
A shattered life, a wasted song
I composed, I lived and wrote each one
What is destiny?
To Live and Love and Die Honorably
So I'll trade My Eclipse for The Son
(Verse 2)
I want to make a difference
I want my life to make some sense
Cause when it's all over
I will have to answer for myself
I'm tearing down my rotten fence
And burying my weak defense
I want to crossover
Its time to take my heart off of the shelf
Team Builder
"it doesn't sound like the 80's Stryper anymore". Ummm that's because it's NOT the 80's anymore! Yes I understand that some people still live in the 80's but not everyone is stuck in one time period and un-able to move on. Stryper are living, breathing, creative artists that express part of who they are through the music that they present to the world. If you find that one of their songs isn't so much a style you can get in to, well there are plenty of other songs and their older work you can listen to. Stryper might have been categorized as "glam metal", "hair metal", "heavy metal", but they truly weren't 100% of any of those categories. Stryper has always had trashy/punk elements to their style, as well as other influences. As living, breathing, creative artists, they will constantly be changing and trying new things. If you respect them, and/or any of their previous music then try to respect them as artists as well. They deserve that much.
Kevin Moreira
Yup! I met Stryper from murder by pride álbum when i was 10-12 yesrs old, im 1900 s hehe, and i love Stryper's all songs thanks this álbum ^w^
Todd Jones
Stryper is just a great band plain and simple.
V Christian S
Wow...
Amazing Band!
MasterG
OMG!!!! stryper never ever played so fast!!! what a comeback to the 80s!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you sweet!!! he said that the fans asked him for more guitars and screming old style..this is it! this band has listened to his fans' voice! rock on
Dfawlt Uzr
Michael Sweet's voice is like this liquid gold purely amazing
mestre obiwan
muito bom cara soa como antes a melhor do cd concerteza vai ser 4 leaf clover e i believe
Cristiane Silva
muito boa a música!