Hymn for Him
Submotion Orchestra Lyrics


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Living life to reach the sky
Grounded he can't stay
Holding on where he was from
Lost his grip it's gone

Touching not an empty void
Empty voices heard
A child is lost in life
we trust
Falling un-aware

A hymn for him

Hits the ground no breath no sound
Suddenly he's gone
Leaves a hole with friends and foe
Lived until the end

Living life to reach the sky
Grounded he can't stay




Holding on where he was from
Lost his grip its gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Submotion Orchestra's song Hymn for Him explore the theme of a person's aspirations and struggles in life. The first two lines speak of a person who is striving to reach great heights in their life, but is unable to remain grounded in the present. They are so focused on their goals that they lose touch with the reality of their current situation. The next few lines talk about how this person is clinging on to their past, but eventually loses their grip and feels lost.


The next verse speaks of a child who is lost in life and needs guidance and trust from those around them. However, they fall into a void and become unaware of everything around them. The chorus then comes in, with the phrase "A hymn for him", which can be interpreted as a prayer or tribute to this lost person. The final verse talks about how this person eventually passes away, leaving a void that affects both friends and foes. The last few lines repeat the same sentiment from the beginning - that this person was living their life to reach the sky, but was unable to hold on and ultimately lost their grip.


Overall, the song seems to be inviting the listener to reflect on the fleeting nature of dreams and how important it is to hold onto what is truly important - our connections with others and the present moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Living life to reach the sky
Motivated to achieve greatness, striving for success


Grounded he can't stay
Unable to be content with the present or the status quo


Holding on where he was from
Clutching onto past experiences, afraid to let go


Lost his grip it's gone
Failing to maintain control, losing what once was held dear


Touching not an empty void
Attempting to fill a void, but getting nothing in return


Empty voices heard
Being influenced by shallow, meaningless words


A child is lost in life
A person who may be struggling to find their way or purpose


we trust
Believing that things will work out, having faith in life


Falling un-aware
Losing sight of one's surroundings, unaware of danger or consequences


A hymn for him
A tribute or lament for the person described in the song


Hits the ground no breath no sound
Dying suddenly and without warning


Suddenly he's gone
Passing away unexpectedly


Leaves a hole with friends and foe
The person's absence is felt by everyone, regardless of their relationship


Lived until the end
Continued to persevere and fight until the very end of life




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my favourite track on the album

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