Amethyst
The Afterimage feat. Kennedy Lapenna Lyrics

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You are not alone
I'll collapse, the sensation is real
In the end I don't need to feel
I'll collapse, do you see me coming to the earth?
I'm telling you, it is the falling worth
I'll collapse, reality is closing in
I'm tasting the cold steel of regret
Induced by the stream to leap with faith

I'll collapse, this sensation is real

Now I swear to you that you are not alone
But if you lean on me you know you'll surely fall right down
So take a breath and close your eyes, let the tide take hold

Head to head
I walk the line
My shadow grasping tightly at the pain that won't heal
Blood like and ocean, a fortune
Clearing, digging, the skeleton inside of me
I'm staring down at my body again from the ceiling
My mind has slipped again

Now I swear to you that you are not alone
But if you lean on me you know you'll surely fall right down
It takes a second break to and lifetime to build up
I know you're running on empty, I'm not your reason to stay
So take a breath and close your eyes
Let the tide take hold

Please don't look at me with those eyes
Cause I don't see the light, anymore
All I see are lies and what you're holding in
If I could take away your pain, I would
I'd inject it in

Now I swear to you that you are not alone
But if you lean of me you know you'll surely fall right down
It takes a second break and a lifetime to build up
I know you're running on empty, I'm not your reason to stay
So take a breath and close your eyes
Let the tide take hold

You are not alone

Overall Meaning

The song "Amethyst" by The Afterimage feat. Kennedy Lapenna is a powerful ballad that communicates the message of support and empathy. The first few lines of the song are an assurance to the listener that they are not alone in their struggles. The vocalist declares that they are willing to collapse and feel the sensation of falling with the listener, in order to show them that they are not alone.

The lyrics speak of the pain that the vocalist is experiencing, but at the same time, they acknowledge that the other person's pain may be even greater. They use vivid imagery to describe the weight of their own regret and the pain that they are carrying around inside. Despite this, they recognize that trying to lean on them will only cause the other person to fall down. The vocalist encourages the listener to let go and allow the tide of life to take hold of them, to take a break before attempting to build back up.

The song's bridge is particularly poignant, with the vocalist acknowledging the other person's pain and expressing a wish to take it away from them. However, they are aware that this is not possible, and so they encourage them to take a breath and close their eyes, allowing themselves to be taken by the tide of life.

Overall, the song is a message of empathy, support, and encouragement in the face of internal struggles, and it communicates this message beautifully through its lyrics, exploring the complex emotions that the vocalist and the listener may be feeling.

Line by Line Meaning

You are not alone
Don't feel isolated, I'm here for you

I'll collapse, the sensation is real
I feel like I'm falling apart and it's overwhelming

In the end I don't need to feel
Sometimes it's easier to numb the pain than face it

I'll collapse, do you see me coming to the earth?
I'm afraid of hitting rock bottom and not being able to get back up

I'm telling you, it is the falling worth
The feeling of failure and loss is taking its toll

I'll collapse, reality is closing in
The harsh truth of my situation is suffocating me

I'm tasting the cold steel of regret
The regret of past actions is like a bitter taste in my mouth

Induced by the stream to leap with faith
I'm trying to find the courage to take a leap of faith and change my life

Now I swear to you that you are not alone
I promise you that I am here for you and you're not alone in your struggles

But if you lean on me you know you'll surely fall right down
I'm not strong enough to support you, and relying on me will do more harm than good

So take a breath and close your eyes, let the tide take hold
Take a moment to relax and let things run their course

Head to head, I walk the line
I'm facing my problems head-on despite the difficulty

My shadow grasping tightly at the pain that won't heal
My past traumas still haunt me and I struggle to let them go

Blood like and ocean, a fortune
The pain and trauma represents a significant part of my life story

Clearing, digging, the skeleton inside of me
I'm trying to work through and clear out the emotional baggage I'm carrying

I'm staring down at my body again from the ceiling
I feel like an outsider looking in, disconnected from myself

My mind has slipped again
My mental state is deteriorating

It takes a second break to and lifetime to build up
Rebuilding yourself takes time and effort, but it only takes a moment for everything to fall apart

I know you're running on empty, I'm not your reason to stay
I understand you're struggling, but I can't be the only thing keeping you going

Please don't look at me with those eyes
Please don't look at me with pity or disappointment

Cause I don't see the light, anymore
I feel lost and without hope

All I see are lies and what you're holding in
I see through the facades and can tell that something is not being shared

If I could take away your pain, I would
I want to help alleviate your suffering, but it's not up to me alone

I'd inject it in
I would take on the pain myself if I could, to spare you the agony

Let the tide take hold
Release control and let things happen naturally

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