Stranded
Timberwolf Lyrics


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I left you open, You're eyes were stapled shut
Waiting for the touch of the hand you learned to trust

And I left you on your own
And I know I Iet you down
I let you down

I saw you standing, swaying in the breeze
I watched the bows and arrows bring you to your knees
I ran alone in darkness with tears on my cheeks
On my cheeks

And I left you on your own
But I know I let you down
And I left you on your own
But I know I let you down

And I left you on your own
But I know I let you down
Ooooh I left you on your own
But I know I let you down
And I left you darling
Watched you burn, for I saw it in your eyes
And I left you darling




Wathed you fall
And I left you darling

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Timberwolf's song Stranded depict the singer's deep sense of guilt and regret for leaving someone who trusted and relied on them. The opening lines "I left you open, your eyes were stapled shut, waiting for the touch of the hand you learned to trust" convey a sense of vulnerability and helplessness of the other person who was left alone without any support or guidance. The metaphorical use of "eyes stapled shut" implies the helplessness of the person who trusted the singer blindly and believed in their support.


The singer acknowledges their failure in fulfilling their promise and leaving the other person alone in the lines "And I left you on your own, and I know I let you down, I let you down." The repeated lines "But I know I let you down" further highlights the singer's sense of guilt and willingness to take responsibility for their actions.


The lines "I saw you standing, swaying in the breeze, I watched the bows and arrows bring you to your knees, I ran alone in darkness with tears on my cheeks" depict the singer's struggle to cope with the guilt of abandoning someone in need. The metaphorical use of "bows and arrows" implies that the other person was attacked and left alone to bear the consequences alone.


In conclusion, the song Stranded by Timberwolf highlights themes of guilt, regret, and betrayal. The lyrics depict the singer's deep sense of remorse for abandoning someone who trusted and relied on them.


Line by Line Meaning

I left you open, You're eyes were stapled shut
I abandoned you when you needed me the most, and you were vulnerable and unable to defend yourself.


Waiting for the touch of the hand you learned to trust
You were hoping for my support, as you had learned to rely on my help and guidance.


And I left you on your own
I deserted you and didn't provide any assistance, leaving you to cope with your problems alone.


And I know I Iet you down
I understand that my actions were a disappointment and caused you harm.


I saw you standing, swaying in the breeze
I observed you struggling and unable to find your footing, being tossed around by the elements.


I watched the bows and arrows bring you to your knees
I witnessed you being defeated and unable to overcome the hardships you faced.


I ran alone in darkness with tears on my cheeks
I fled from the situation, feeling sorrowful for letting you down and leaving you to suffer.


And I left you darling
My lack of support and abandonment caused you to bear the full burden of your struggles.


Watched you burn, for I saw it in your eyes
I could see the pain and difficulty you were experiencing, and my failure to help you caused it to intensify and become more destructive.


Wathed you fall
I saw you succumb to the challenges you faced, as I was unable to provide the aid or guidance you needed to overcome them.




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