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The Wound
The Gospel Whiskey Runners Lyrics
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But I'm learning to love, till that's just not the case
And all my friends, they feel the same way too
We look inside the mirror and all we see, is you
And oh, the water's still rushing
And the blood is still gushing
From the wound you left inside
Disappointment begins when regret swiftly moves in
And your ghost it roams my halls
And I sing with it, these songs
The road is long and dusty and alone
I've got no place to rest, no place to call my home
But my eyes have seen the glory of your love
And I won't turn back this time
No, I won't turn back this time
And oh, the water's still rushing
And the blood is still gushing
From the wound you left inside
The Gospel Whiskey Runners' song "The Wound" is a soulful and introspective piece that touches on themes of love, regret, and perseverance. The opening lyrics, "This world still like smells like everything I hate / But I'm learning to love, till that's just not the case," reflect a sense of weariness and disillusionment with the world, but also a determination to find a way to love and overcome it. The repetition of "And all my friends, they feel the same way too / We look inside the mirror and all we see, is you" suggests a shared experience and a connection between the singer and their friends as they navigate their emotions and struggles.
The chorus, "And oh, the water's still rushing / And the blood is still gushing / From the wound you left inside," is a powerful and visceral image that speaks to the lingering pain and trauma of past hurts and relationships. The lines "Disappointment begins when regret swiftly moves in / And your ghost it roams my halls / And I sing with it, these songs" further delve into the emotional turmoil and haunting presence of past relationships.
However, amidst the struggles and pain, the singer finds hope and strength in their faith and in the love they have experienced. The lines "The road is long and dusty and alone / I've got no place to rest, no place to call my home / But my eyes have seen the glory of your love / And I won't turn back this time / No, I won't turn back this time" convey a sense of perseverance and determination to keep moving forward despite the challenges.
Overall, "The Wound" is a poignant and heartfelt reflection on the complexities of love and relationships, and the ways in which they can leave lasting marks on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
This world still like smells like everything I hate
Although I despised the world, I am learning to embrace it.
But I'm learning to love, till that's just not the case
I am making an effort to love the world, but I will not be naive.
And all my friends, they feel the same way too
My friends and I share the same sentiments about the world.
We look inside the mirror and all we see, is you
When we reflect on ourselves, we see the impact you've made on us.
And oh, the water's still rushing
I am going with the flow of events in life.
And the blood is still gushing
The emotional wounds you've caused still hurt me deeply.
From the wound you left inside
The emotional pain you have caused me.
Disappointment begins when regret swiftly moves in
Regret quickly sets in after disappointment.
And your ghost it roams my halls
Your memory still haunts me.
And I sing with it, these songs
I express my emotions through music associated with you.
The road is long and dusty and alone
I am on a long and difficult journey, with nobody to accompany me.
I've got no place to rest, no place to call my home
I have no place to relax and be myself.
But my eyes have seen the glory of your love
I have witnessed the greatness of your love.
And I won't turn back this time
I won't give up this time.
No, I won't turn back this time
There is no going back now.
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.