Born and raised in the suburbs of Boston Massachusetts, Erna has been a musician since the tender age of 3 and a half years old, where he began his journey as a drummer.
Sully Erna's latest masterpiece, Avalon, features an array of eclectic compositions unlike anything he has ever written in the past, an epic body of work that has taken him over 2 years to compose, record and finally release, utilizing the hypnotic sounds of tribal rhythms, melodic pianos and cellos, and haunting vocals. Avalon also features the accompanying vocals of Lisa Guyer, as well as the hand percussion of Niall Gregory from renowned band Dead Can Dance.
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Eyes Of A Child
Sully Erna Lyrics
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Hands are turning away
Restless souls
Are crying to release them from the pain
They can't take the pain
Time's so wasted
It wastes away
I'm so lonely for you
Hear the children cry but one by one they die
Can't you help them?
Look what we've done to ourselves, yeah
The eyes of a fallen child
Taking away the innocence of life
Deliver me, deliver me out from this pain
And I will live through you again
Through the eyes of a child
Down pouring rain
But death comes with a shame
We look away
And feel the stains of blood-soaked tears made from their fears
Helpless ones all alone
Why don't we stand by their side?
The eyes of a fallen child
Taking away the innocence of life
Deliver me, deliver me out of this pain
And I will live through you again
Through the eyes of a child
Whoa yeah
Yeah yeah yeah
Whoa
Through the eyes of a child
Whoa
Through the eyes of a child
Sully Erna's song "Eyes of a Child" is a plea for help for innocent children in pain. The opening lines are a call to action to light the flame and stop turning away while restless souls cry for release from their pain. The second verse presents a feeling of wasted time and a cry out to Jesus for help. The chorus emphasizes the plight of fallen children and their loss of innocence. The lyrics express the need to deliver them from the pain and to live again through the eyes of a child.
Line by Line Meaning
Light the flame
Ignite the passion for making a change
Hands are turning away
People are avoiding the issue
Restless souls
People who are struggling inside
Are crying to release them from the pain
They want to be freed from their sufferings
They can't take the pain
They are overwhelmed by the pain
Time's so wasted
Much time has passed by
It wastes away
Without doing much
Resurrect me Jesus Christ
Revive me, give me strength
I'm so lonely for you
Seeking comfort from Jesus Christ
Hear the children cry but one by one they die
Children's cries go unheard and they die one after another
Can't you help them?
Asking for someone's help to save the children
Look what we've done to ourselves, yeah
Realize the harm we have caused to ourselves and others
The eyes of a fallen child
The innocent eyes of a child who has suffered
Taking away the innocence of life
Their suffering has robbed them of their childhood innocence
Deliver me, deliver me out from this pain
Save me from this suffering
And I will live through you again
I will find hope in your actions to make a change
Through the eyes of a child
By understanding the pain of a child who has suffered
Down pouring rain
Heavy rain falling from the sky
But death comes with a shame
Death brings a shameful and tragic end to suffering
We look away
People ignore those who are suffering
And feel the stains of blood-soaked tears made from their fears
We are affected by the sadness and pain of those in need
Helpless ones all alone
Those who are suffering are helpless and left alone
Why don't we stand by their side?
Why don't we offer help and support to those in need?
Whoa yeah
Expressing strong emotions
Yeah yeah yeah
Repeating the expression of strong emotion
Whoa
Expressing strong emotions
Through the eyes of a child
Understanding the pain and suffering of a child
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS DECATO, CHRISTOPHER ALLEN LESTER, LISA ROSE GUYER, NIALL CLUR GREGORY, SALVATORE P. ERNA, TIMOTHY L. THEREAULT
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@FernandoCallet
Light the flame, and I turning away
Restless souls
crying to release them from the pain
They can't take the pain..oh
Times so wasted it wastes away
resurrect me Jesus Christ
I'm so lonely for you
Hear the children cry
one by one they die
can't you help them
Look what we've done to our sins.. yeah
The eyes of a fallen child
Taken away the innocence of life
Deliver me.. deliver me out from this pain
And I will live through you again
ooh.. though the eye's of a child
Down pouring rain
Death comes with a shame we look away
We feel the stains, of blood soaked tears made from their fears
and helpless ones all alone
why don't we stand by their side.. whoa
by their side yeah.. yeah
The eyes of a fallen child
Taken away the innocence of life
Deliver me.. deliver me out from this pain
And I will live through you again
Again.. though the eye's of a child
Ooh yeah
yeah
[solo]
Whoa.. through the eyes of a child [x2]
@lorehines190
My daughter and I listened to Godsmack, when she was 17! She passed away in a car accident in 2002 at age 18! I continue to keep her alive in my heart through your music year after year! Thank you Sully!
@jolandadavelino6748
O wow I'm so sorry 4 ur lost of ur daughter 😔
@Nick-ih5em
Sorry man, lost one of my girls as well. Must be strong and move on with our heads up and kick every day in the dick.
@ambertorres7662
Oh love... I'm so very sorry to hear this.
My heart goes out to you ❤️
@antoniobriggs9180
Many prayers
@danaposton3649
❤😢
@JadeRepayeStarchild1964
Sully Erna is simply amazing all around. His music and vocals, all the causes he pitches in for, everything, and still going strong. <3
@sandyculbertson1151
oh wow first time I heard your music wonderful music love it
@salliemccormick8260
Thank you Sully, for recognizing such a sensitive issue. I appreciate you, expressing your feelings about children and abuse. Few songs are written or heard in regard to our suffering children. Again,Thank you for your sharing your gift.
@remoteviewer57
Amen