Ascension
Three Years Hollow Lyrics


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I want to touch you without a reason
You never take me unless I try
Our lie is over before it's begun
You know we both would die, it's suicide

[chorus]
Now i know i've been walking down the wrong road
But I will survive
I'm slowly fading away from the only place
I survive this all

Another step in the wrong direction
Another taken too far, decide
How much longer can you fight temptation?

Is it enough to try, enough to take sides?

[chorus]

I can take away your pain
Slowly open your eyes one last time
Can you show me how you make
The things in your life hold on
For nothing at all





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Overall Meaning

The song 'Ascension' by Three Years Hollow is a reflection on a relationship that has gone wrong. The lyrics are about a desire to be close to someone even though the relationship is toxic. The singer longs to touch the other person without reason, but the other never reciprocates unless the singer makes an effort. The 'lie' of their relationship is that it is over before it has even begun, and they both know that they are headed towards destruction if they continue. The chorus is a declaration of determination to survive despite the wrong turns and struggles, and the singer slowly fades away from the only place of comfort.


The second verse of the song continues to emphasize the wrong choices in the relationship, describing them as steps in the wrong direction. The singer questions how much longer they can fight the temptation to remain in this relationship. However, there is a sense of uncertainty about the other person's intentions, which lead to the confusion of whether it is enough to try or take sides in the situation. The bridge, though cryptic, suggests that the singer can take away their pain and asks the other person to show them how to hold on to things in their life, even if it's for nothing at all.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to touch you without a reason
I want to connect with you on a deep level, without needing an explanation or justification for our bond.


You never take me unless I try
I know that you won't reciprocate my feelings unless I take a chance and make the first move.


Our lie is over before it's begun
Our relationship can never be authentic or honest, as we are already starting off with a false premise or foundation.


You know we both would die, it's suicide
We both understand that pursuing this connection would be harmful or even deadly, as it goes against logic and reason.


Now I know I've been walking down the wrong road, But I will survive, I'm slowly fading away from the only place, I survive this all
I acknowledge that I have been making poor choices that lead to pain and heartache, but I am strong enough to overcome them and move on from the toxic environment I am in.


Another step in the wrong direction, Another taken too far, decide, How much longer can you fight temptation?
I keep making mistakes and going down the wrong path, and I must decide how much longer I can resist my urges and impulses.


Is it enough to try, enough to take sides?
I question whether my efforts or choices are sufficient to resolve the issues at hand and bring clarity or resolution to the situation.


I can take away your pain, Slowly open your eyes one last time, Can you show me how you make, The things in your life hold on, For nothing at all
I offer to support and comfort you, even if it means easing your pain in your final moments. I am curious about your outlook on life, and how you find purpose or meaning in seemingly insignificant things.


Now I know I've been walking down the wrong road, But I will survive, Maybe I'm falling, falling apart, But I will survive
I reaffirm my strength and resilience, even if I may be struggling or experiencing difficulties. I will persevere and emerge stronger than before.




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