Tears
The Crüxshadows Lyrics
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Emptiness by candlelight
Memory, a haunted sea
Souring in sudden rage
The damage plagued upon my love
Driven by this selfish urge
To separate yourself from me
The gambit flow of shifting thought
She'll write a kiss upon my cross
And with each moment of despair
Lay to heart a lovely tear
Within each bone the salty sea
Swims; an ocean silently
Swims; the forest of my dreams
Swims; the essence I call me
Come bringing back now can't explain
The measures swept away in pain
Hatred, will I escape your grasp?
Buried feelings let me pass
I cannot kill this final flame
The fire that once consumed my heart
But Hope must have some kind of fuel
And Chance must keep this fire
The gambit flow of shifting thought
She'll write a kiss upon my cross
And with each moment of despair
Lay to heart a lovely tear
Within each bone the salty sea
Swims; an ocean silently
Swims; the forest of my dreams
Swims; the essence I call me
(Sampled interlude)
The gambit thought...
The gambit flow...
The gambit...
The gambit flow of shifting thought
She'll write a kiss upon my cross
And with each moment of despair
Lay to heart a lovely tear
Within each bone the salty sea
Swims; an ocean silently
Swims; the forest of my dreams
Swims; the essence of my being
The gambit flow of shifting thought
(Swimming out the tears in my eyes)
She'll write a kiss upon my cross
(Looking for the shore)
And with each moment of despair
(I hope that this is the last time)
Lay to heart a lovely tear
(I hope that this is the last time)
Within each bone the salty sea
(Swimming out the tears in my eyes)
Swims; an ocean silently
(Looking for the shore)
Swims; the forest of my dreams
(I hope that this is the last time)
Swims; the essence of my being
(I hope that this is the last time)
The gambit flow of shifting thought
(Swimming out the tears in my eyes)
She'll write a kiss upon my cross
(Looking for the shore)
And with each moment of despair
(I hope that this is the last time)
Lay to heart a lovely tear
(I hope that this is the last time)
Within each bone the salty sea
(Swimming out the tears in my eyes)
Swims; an ocean silently
(Looking for the shore)
Swims; the forest of my dreams
(I hope that this is the last time)
Swims; the essence of my being
(I hope that this is the last time)
The Crüxshadows's song "Tears" describes the singer's pain and heartbreak after being separated from a loved one, expressed through vivid imagery of the ocean and the forest of dreams. The song begins with a description of the emptiness and memory of past love, which is then souring with rage. The second verse details how the damage was caused by the selfish actions of the singer's partner, who wanted to separate but not in the way they planned. The chorus then touches on the theme of hope and chance, with the singer wishing to keep the final flame of their love alive, despite the pain.
The lyrics then transition to a sampled interlude, which features the repetition of the phrase "The gambit flow of shifting thought." This phrase is likely referring to the singer's mental state, highlighting their confusion and turmoil as they try to make sense of their emotions. The song then repeats the chorus, emphasizing the singer's desire to hold onto hope and continue to fuel the flame of their love, even through the tears and salt of the sea that they swim in within their bones.
Overall, "Tears" is a poignant and passionate expression of heartbreak and the struggle to hold onto love in the face of difficulty and pain. The use of vivid imagery and repeated phrases helps to convey the intensity of the singer's emotions and the confusion that they must navigate.
Line by Line Meaning
Reaching out in dead of night
Trying to connect with someone when feeling alone and dark.
Emptiness by candlelight
The bleak feeling of loneliness even when there is light around.
Memory, a haunted sea
Looking back at the past can bring turbulence and unrest.
Souring in sudden rage
A sudden burst of anger caused by frustration.
The damage plagued upon my love
The harm caused to the artist's love by someone else's actions.
Driven by this selfish urge
The motive behind the actions is self-centered.
To separate yourself from me
To create a distance between the two individuals.
But not the way you planned
The outcome is not as expected, despite the intention being fulfilled.
The gambit flow of shifting thought
The unpredictable nature of the human mind and its ability to change directions.
She'll write a kiss upon my cross
The idea of a kiss being a written gesture, and the cross representing loss and hardship.
And with each moment of despair
Even in difficult times, there is an opportunity for growth and inner reflection.
Lay to heart a lovely tear
Accepting the tears, which are a symbol of vulnerability and pain, and making them a part of oneself.
Within each bone the salty sea
The profound feeling of sadness and loneliness experienced by the singer deeply impacts their entire being.
Swims; an ocean silently
Inwardly swimming in waves of emotion that can overpower and overwhelm.
Swims; the forest of my dreams
The subconscious mind, which can manifest in dreams, can also be a source of comfort and peace.
Swims; the essence I call me
The feeling of being lost, but also holding onto one's identity through confusion and adversity.
Come bringing back now can't explain
The idea of being caught up in one's emotions and unable to articulate them fully, yet still yearning for resolution and understanding.
The measures swept away in pain
The loss or missing opportunity caused by pain and heartbreak.
Hatred, will I escape your grasp?
The fear of being consumed by hatred and the desire to escape its influence.
Buried feelings let me pass
The need to move forward and let go of the past and buried emotions.
I cannot kill this final flame
The feeling of being unable to completely extinguish the emotions for this person.
The fire that once consumed my heart
The intensity of emotions that at one point consumed and defined the artist.
But Hope must have some kind of fuel
The idea that hope requires something to cling to, even in difficult times.
And Chance must keep this fire
The potential for change and the possibility for things to improve must be kept alive.
(Sampled interlude)
The gambit thought...
The gambit flow...
The gambit...
Swimming out the tears in my eyes
The physical sensation of crying and letting go of emotions.
Looking for the shore
Searching for a place of safety and comfort amidst the tumultuous emotions.
I hope that this is the last time
Desperately wishing for resolution and an end to the emotional turmoil.
Swims; the essence of my being
The deepest core of one's identity that is impacted by emotions and experiences.
Contributed by Lucy J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.