Bridge of Sighs
This Tortured Soul Lyrics
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The moon don't move the tides,
To wash me clean
Sun don't shine
The moon don't move the tides,
To wash me clean
Why so unforgiving and why so cold
Been a long time crossing Bridge of Sighs
The Gods look down in anger,
On this poor child
Cold wind blows
And Gods look down in anger,
On this poor child
Why so unforgiving and why so cold
Been a long time crossing Bridge of Sighs
The lyrics of "Bridge of Sighs" by This Tortured Soul are deeply emotional and evocative. The opening lines immediately set a somber tone, with the repetition of "The sun don't shine" and "The moon don't move the tides," emphasizing the singer's despair and sense of isolation. The lyrics move on to ask why the world seems so unforgiving and cold, using natural imagery to suggest that even the elements are conspiring against the singer. The repeated line "Been a long time crossing Bridge of Sighs" echoes the sense of weariness and struggle described throughout the song.
The final lines bring the song to a haunting conclusion, with the image of "cold wind blows" underscoring the feelings of isolation and despair. The reference to the Gods looking down in anger suggests a sense of divine retribution or punishment, adding to the overall sense of overwhelming sadness and sorrow.
Overall, the lyrics of "Bridge of Sighs" are a poignant exploration of the difficulties of life and the struggle to find meaning in a world that can often seem unforgiving and cruel.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun don't shine
The situation is grim, and there is no light of hope
The moon don't move the tides, To wash me clean
The natural rhythm of life doesn't provide relief or cleansing for me
Why so unforgiving and why so cold
The circumstances or people involved are harsh, unyielding, and lack compassion
Been a long time crossing Bridge of Sighs
The journey through this difficult time has been long and arduous
Cold wind blows
The harshness of the environment adds to the misery and discomfort
The Gods look down in anger, On this poor child
The divine powers seem to be angry and unsympathetic to the plight of the suffering person
Why so unforgiving and why so cold
The hardness and callousness of the situation or people is unbearable
Been a long time crossing Bridge of Sighs
The painful journey through this situation has been full of despair and sadness
Contributed by Elijah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@irulekhs
this is excellent. i'm thinking of covering this track myself. you've done a great job relaying that trower vibe!
@fistchips
very cool!!
@O0Salmon0O
These guys are good. There were some technical problems with the guitar effects. Eric has some showman talents. He is not just some guy who plays guitar. He is a performer. Just because people do not recognize him as a big name star they think he has to perform cover tunes as close to the original as possible and is graded with that yardstick. Set aside the distracting problems breaking concentration of the band, close your eyes and enjoy the music.
@lespaul37
been foolowing you in dayton for years.and still impressed.checksome of my vids.c what you think
@bigdaveradio
@wavydavey Drunk ass bass player or not the show was good. deragon76 is not someone whose musical opinion I would think much about. I checked out his site and his only music favorites are Brittney Spears and a version of Season of the Witch by Hole. I have several versions of this great tune and this is the only bad one.
@johnboy5876
Ive seen this band a gazillon time and never once did I think anyone was loaded
@bigdaveradio
Any song can be covered. Good covers don't seek to merely imitate but try to take the song and go in their own direction. Otherwise it's just a tribute.
@SD-cl5mj
If all you negative people out there, don't like this version, learn it, see if your version is better than this
@bigdaveradio
Not really a blues song. Not trying to copy Trower, just trying to do a good version of a good song. If you have ever seen Trower (I have, several times) he gets pretty out front with his guitar as well. But each to his own taste.
@misko1961
Sorry man but in my opinion all he's doing is imitating and as far as taking it in its own direction, it goes nowhere. Always an A for effort though