Whisper
The Dear Hunter Lyrics

There’s shadows on the walls
The singer sees shadows on the walls, possibly indicating a troubled or haunted past.

Of moments far too troubling to recall
These shadows represent moments in the past that were so painful or traumatic that the singer cannot bring himself to think of them.

All the settings and the scenes that signaled suffering impassioned pleas that ended in a whisper
These moments were marked by suffering and pleading, but ultimately ended in resignation or defeat.

And all the lessons learned
The artist has presumably learned important life lessons from these painful experiences.

Were they worth the ash from all the bridges burned?
The artist wonders if the lessons learned were worth the damage caused by the fallout from these painful experiences.

Standing, stomping in the damage and the ruins of a slip of tongue with tragic consequences
The singer is confronting the aftermath of a mistake that caused great tragedy and destruction.

But I think that we’ve all made our gravest mistakes
The singer believes that we all make serious mistakes at some point in our lives.

On the greatest intentions that we’re too stubborn to let go!
These mistakes are often made in pursuit of good intentions, which we refuse to give up on, even when they lead us astray.

And with this little time before I go
The artist is aware of his own mortality and is running out of time to make his voice heard.

I’ll open up my mouth and scream it out to cast my voice into the crowd
The artist intends to use his voice to make a powerful, lasting impact on those around him.

Now that you’re alone
The singer is addressing someone who has been left alone due to some kind of personal struggle or difficulty.

Is it really so impossible to know?
The artist is asking this person if they understand what went wrong and why they are in their current state of isolation.

All the actions and reactions pinned against each other never really end just how you wanted
Despite our best efforts, our actions and reactions often collide with unexpected results, leaving us feeling frustrated and unfulfilled.

And I know that all of this will come and go
The singer is aware that troubles and difficulties are temporary and will eventually pass.

So, open up your mouth and scream it out to cast your voice into the crowd
The singer encourages the listener to use their voice to make themselves heard and take control of their situation.

(Don’t let the world, don’t let the world beat you down
The world can be a difficult and hostile place, but the artist urges the listener not to give up in the face of adversity.

So, open up your mouth and scream it out to cast your voice into the crowd
The artist again encourages the listener to use their voice to make an impact and take control of their situation.