For One Day
Sylvan Lyrics


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Your hands uncertain, with your voice unheard
When you're lost in senses it's for all you're worth
With your eyes you capture where the others fail
With your face you show me what you long to say

When the waves of sorrow surge into your heart
No-one knows how deeply it tears yourself apart
For one day – teach me dreams unbroken
For one day – speak what's left unspoken
For one day – come into the open
For one day …

Timid gestures and your sight unsure
When you cry in silence it's not a fake at all
And then your tears of sorrow the others fail to see
From me you can not hide it – you can not lie to me

When the isolation justifies your thoughts
And alone you wonder who will hear your call

I'll be waiting – I'll be waiting for you
I am hoping to relieve your sorrows




I am dreaming – I am longing for it
Show me reasons for one day …

Overall Meaning

Sylvan's song "For One Day" describes the struggle of a person who faces difficulty articulating their feelings and emotions. The lyrics suggest that this person is hesitant and uncertain when they communicate, perhaps due to previous negative experiences or a lack of confidence. The song acknowledges the frustrations of being unable to express oneself fully, and the intense pain that can result when emotions go unacknowledged and unexpressed. The lyrics are an invitation from the singer to the person to open up to them and trust them to listen and be there for them.


The imagery used in the song is powerful, as the singer equates the person's emotions to waves of sorrow that can surge into their heart. The words also suggest that the person is masking the depth of their emotions from those around them. The chorus then serves as a respite: "For one day – teach me dreams unbroken, for one day – speak what's left unspoken, for one day – come into the open, for one day…" The singer is offering a safe space where the person can express themselves completely and without fear, even if only for a single day.


Overall, "For One Day" is a poignant, emotionally charged song that speaks to the challenges of connecting with others and the importance of having a safe space to express one's emotions. The metaphor of waves of sorrow is used effectively to describe the sometimes-overwhelming feelings that can be difficult to convey.


Line by Line Meaning

Your hands uncertain, with your voice unheard
You are unsure and hesitant in your actions and speech, feeling unheard and unseen.


When you're lost in senses it's for all you're worth
You get completely absorbed in your emotions, giving everything you have.


With your eyes you capture where the others fail
Your eyes can express what others cannot, conveying a deeper meaning.


With your face you show me what you long to say
Your facial expressions reveal what you want to express but are unable to vocalize.


When the waves of sorrow surge into your heart
Intense sadness overwhelms you and deeply affects your emotions.


No-one knows how deeply it tears yourself apart
The pain you feel is difficult to express or explain, and others cannot understand its depth.


For one day – teach me dreams unbroken
For a brief moment, show me how to have hope and achieve my aspirations without obstacles or setbacks.


For one day – speak what's left unspoken
Share what you have held back or kept to yourself and reveal your honest thoughts and feelings.


For one day – come into the open
Step out of hiding and show the world who you truly are and what you believe in.


For one day …
Just for a short period of time, let us experience something special and meaningful.


Timid gestures and your sight unsure
You are nervous and hesitant in your actions and sight, lacking confidence.


When you cry in silence it's not a fake at all
When you weep without letting anyone know, it is not insincere or phony.


And then your tears of sorrow the others fail to see
Others are unable to recognize or understand the pain that causes you to cry.


From me you can not hide it – you can not lie to me
You cannot keep your emotions concealed from me or pretend that everything is okay.


When the isolation justifies your thoughts
When you are alone and cut off from others, it can feel like your negative thoughts and emotions are justified.


And alone you wonder who will hear your call
When you are by yourself, you question whether anyone will be there to listen and support you.


I'll be waiting – I'll be waiting for you
I will be patient and here for you whenever you are ready to reach out and talk.


I am hoping to relieve your sorrows
I want to help ease your pain and sadness in any way that I can.


I am dreaming – I am longing for it
I have a strong desire and hope for us to experience something meaningful and worthwhile together.


Show me reasons for one day …
Demonstrate to me why it is important to cherish each moment and live life to the fullest, if only for a short time.




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@positivelastaction3957

Sylvan is such an incredible band.

@pemasherpa4808

For One Day
Sylvan
Your hands uncertain, with your voice unheard
When you're lost in senses it's for all you're worth
With your eyes you capture where the others fail
With your face you show me what you long to say
When the waves of sorrow surge into your heart
No-one knows how deeply it tears yourself apart
For one day - teach me dreams unbroken
For one day - speak what's left unspoken
For one day - come into the open
For one day...
Timid gestures and your sight unsure
When you cry in silence it's not a fake at all
And then your tears of sorrow the others fail to see
From me you can not hide it - you can not lie to me
When the isolation justifies your thoughts
And alone you wonder who will hear your call
I'll be waiting - I'll be waiting for you
I am hoping to relieve your sorrows
I am dreaming - I am longing for it
Show me reasons for one day...

@maznislavbg

what a perfect band!

@speedtrapp28

A great song. Thanks for posting.

@Trippuh

Wow ! ......this is the(re) breaktrough,...i'm floating.......who can ignore this masterpiece.

@stellar1980

Great!!! Got the album yesterday... :)

@speedtrapp28

That is where I first heard it also. I actually found it on a free MP3 app on my phone.

@amimizee

oh thank you, i haven't been able to find this song, except on pandora where i first heard it.

@depechhaven

MY NAME IS SYLVAN AND I M FROM MALTA!!!

@TheSonsofHorusx

thanks pandora

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