Where Were You
Sweet Ascent Lyrics
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Everything I've done, and everything I will
May not be much, but it′s what I've found
Still waiting for you, but I haven't heard a sound
I was always told that when it mattered most
You would show up and maybe then I′d know
You wouldn′t leave me blind, be my support
But I survive
Where were you when I needed you to be
An ever-present source of comfort in my ever-present need?
But I moved on and I found other ways to cope
And I found comfort in my (????)'s ever-present hope
Move on, let it go
You′re suppressing your own growth
Sit back, just relax
No use waiting for imaginary people to come back
Where were you when I needed you to be
An ever-present source of comfort in my ever-present need?
But I moved on and I found other ways to cope
And I found comfort in my (????)'s ever-present hope
Everything I am, everything I′ve built
Everything I've done, and everything I will
Everything I am, everything I′ve built
Everything I've done, and everything I will
Everything I am, everything I've built
Everything I′ve done, and everything I will
Everything I am, everything I′ve built
Everything I've done, and everything I will
Everything I am, everything I′ve built
Everything I've done, and everything I will
May not be much, but it′s what I've found
Still waiting for you, but I haven′t heard a sound
Where were you when I needed you to be
An ever-present source of comfort in my ever-present need?
But I moved on and I found other ways to cope
And I found comfort in my (????)'s ever-present hope
The lyrics of "Where Were You" by Sweet Ascent are about the feeling of abandonment and disappointment in someone who was supposed to be a constant source of support during difficult times. The singer of the song wonders where the person they rely on was when they needed them the most to be there for them. They mention that they were told that this person would show up when it mattered, but they were left alone, hidden in the dark without a guiding light to navigate.
The lyrics express the feeling of being left alone, and the frustration that comes with expecting help from someone who never showed up. The singer goes on to say that despite the disappointment, they've managed to move on in life and find other ways to cope. The song's message seems to be one of self-reliance and resilience, highlighting the importance of taking care of oneself in difficult times.
Overall, "Where Were You" is a powerful reminder that sometimes, the people we expect to be there for us may not show up. Nevertheless, we must learn to rely on ourselves and find other sources of comfort and hope to help us make it through our struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything I am, everything I've built
All of my accomplishments and my personal character make up who I am today.
Everything I've done, and everything I will
My past experiences and future goals make up the trajectory of my life.
May not be much, but it's what I've found
While my life may not be flashy or extraordinary, it's what I have discovered for myself and how I have made meaning out of my circumstances.
Still waiting for you, but I haven't heard a sound
I have been waiting for you to come into my life and provide support, but there has been no response from you.
I was always told that when it mattered most
People have always told me that you would be there for me in my greatest time of need.
You would show up and maybe then I'd know
Your presence would give me a sense of comfort and clarity in uncertain times.
You wouldn't leave me blind, be my support
You would guide me through difficult times and be a pillar of support.
But then my friend, you left me all alone
Despite my expectation of your support, you were not there for me and left me to fend for myself.
But I survive
Although I was left on my own, I was able to persevere and come out of the situation okay.
Where were you when I needed you to be
I was in a vulnerable state and looking for your guidance and support.
An ever-present source of comfort in my ever-present need?
I was seeking someone who would always stand by my side and offer me emotional support when I needed it most.
But I moved on and I found other ways to cope
Rather than dwelling on your absence, I found healthy ways to cope with the situation and continue with my life.
And I found comfort in my (????)'s ever-present hope
I found solace in the optimistic outlook of a loved one who remained by my side.
Move on, let it go
It's time to move forward and let go of the past.
You're suppressing your own growth
Holding onto negative feelings and grudges can impede one's personal growth.
Sit back, just relax
Take a step back and allow yourself to unwind and let go of any negative emotions.
No use waiting for imaginary people to come back
It's unproductive to hope for the return of people who were never truly there for you in the first place.
Writer(s): Allex Michael Wilson, Jacob Michael Dorn, Jordan Timothy Rebman, Robert James Louden
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