Sorrow
Tom Day & Laura Lethlean Lyrics
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Don't see there's a way
I've tried for months on end
Still it's clear as day
Countless tactics have I tried
To rid myself of woe
Grasping and directionless
Hard muscles in my throat
Tears resting on my cheeks
And I always wonder if you think of me as frequently
With windows shut and shutters closed
I try to no avail
To stop the endless thoughts of you
Shadowing my trail
I see that sun left to us
Is a sun that doesn't shine
On a house, that is so sorrow filled
This broken heart of mine
The lyrics of Tom Day & Laura Lethlean's song "Sorrow" express the difficulty of moving on from a failed relationship. The singer is struggling to let go of someone they deeply love and the pain of being rejected is consuming them. The opening lines of the song immediately capture this feeling of helplessness and hopelessness: "How can I stop loving you? Don't see there's a way." As much as the singer wants to move on, they simply cannot find a way to stop their feelings.
The lyrics go on to describe the different tactics the singer has tried to cope with the pain of the breakup. They have attempted to rid themselves of their despair using various methods, but nothing has worked. The sadness they feel is so deep that it manifests physically, "hard muscles in my throat," and emotionally, "tears resting on my cheeks." They are haunted by thoughts of their former lover, wondering if they are thinking of them as frequently as they are thinking of their ex.
The last two lines in the lyrics "I see that sun left to us is a sun that doesn't shine on a house, that is so sorrow filled this broken heart of mine" illustrate the overall theme of the song, that even though life goes on, the pain lingers on. The sun is still there, but it is not shining on the singer's home, which is symbolically filled with sorrow. The last line of the song, "this broken heart of mine," perfectly encapsulates the singer's feelings of heartbreak that have not yet healed.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I stop loving you
I'm struggling to let go of my feelings for you
Don't see there's a way
I can't imagine a way to stop loving you
I've tried for months on end
I've been attempting to move on for a long time
Still it's clear as day
But my love for you is still obvious and strong
Countless tactics have I tried
I've tried many different approaches to get over you
To rid myself of woe
To free myself from the sadness and pain caused by my feelings for you
Grasping and directionless
But I feel lost and uncertain in my attempts
Hard muscles in my throat
It feels like a physical pain and tightness in my chest
So I lay another night
Unable to sleep, thinking of you
Tears resting on my cheeks
Crying over the pain of unrequited love
And I always wonder if you think of me as frequently
Wondering if you feel the same about me and if you are thinking of me as much as I am thinking of you
With windows shut and shutters closed
Trying to create a barrier between myself and thoughts of you
I try to no avail
But it is unsuccessful
To stop the endless thoughts of you
To stop thinking of you constantly
Shadowing my trail
To stop my feelings from affecting every aspect of my life
I see that sun left to us
I realize that the future looks bleak
Is a sun that doesn't shine
There is no real hope or happiness for us
On a house, that is so sorrow filled
The sadness and grief of our situation is all-consuming
This broken heart of mine
My heart is shattered and irreparable
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Written by: Tom Day
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@jimh4005
A couple of people requested the lyrics to this song several years ago. For anyone still interested, Tom Day was kind enough to send them to me:
SORROW
How can I stop loving you
Don't see there's a way
I've tried for months on end
Still it's clear as day
Countless tactics have I tried
To rid myself of woe
Grasping and directionless
Hard muscles in my throat
So I lay another night
Tears resting on my cheeks
And I always wonder if you think of me as frequently
With windows shut and shutters closed
I try to no avail
To stop the endless thoughts of you
Shadowing my trail
I see that sun left to us
Is a sun that doesn't shine
On a house, that is so sorrow filled
This broken heart of mine
@hermesdanielgil8170
Para los que hablen español.
SORROW LETRA EN INGLÉS Y ESPAÑOL:
I.
Cómo puedo dejar de amarte
How can I stop loving you
No veo que haya una manera
Don't see there's a way
Lo he intentado durante meses
I've tried for months on end
Todavía está claro como el día
Still it's clear as day
Innumerables tácticas he probado
Countless tactics have I tried
Para librarme del dolor
To rid myself of woe
Agarrando y sin dirección
Grasping and directionless
Los músculos duros en mi garganta
Hard muscles in my throat
II.
Así que me acuesto otra noche
So I lay another night
Con lágrimas descansando en mis mejillas
Tears resting on my cheeks
Y siempre me pregunto si piensas en mí con tanta frecuencia
And I always wonder if you think of me as frequently
Con las ventanas cerradas y las persianas cerradas
With windows shut and shutters closed
intento en vano
I try to no avail
Para detener los interminables pensamientos sobre ti
To stop the endless thoughts of you
Sombreando mi rastro
Shadowing my trail
III.
Veo que el sol nos dejó
I see that sun left to us
Es un sol que no brilla
Is a sun that doesn't shine
En una casa, que está tan llena de tristeza
On a house, that is so sorrow filled
De este corazón roto mío
This broken heart of mine
@loelkito2213
Sorrow my marrow, my Bones, sorrow stop Following me home
Always knocking at the door
Watches over me as I snore
Sorrow black cloud over me
Showers me until turn into a sea
Further I sink
The more of sorrow I think
Sorrow more than the stars in the sky
Wish it would forget to visit me
Clattering glasses washing our sorrow down
Police eyeing this man staggering around
Exorcist exorcise this sorrow out
He / she who continues to follow me
To much sorrow exhaustion breeds
Road filled with so many souls, but rather bother me
Worry day and night even over that
Which haven't came to me
Sorrow, sorrow tell it I'm not home, sorrow, sorrow you and me down this road alone
Sleep so much in this bed, Folks starting to wonder "is he dead?"
Thermometer in the mouth, thermostat set
Sorrow, sorrow are you done with me yet?
Manage to drag myself to this garden of thorns and black roses, inside this cemetery to sleep
Lay my head against this stone
On it a familiar name reads
This beautiful black horse round this violet tree
Gallops, gallops towards me
"Is it you who keeps following me?
Quit! stop pestering me!"
Galloping playfully, then slowly towards me carefully
Once close, nuzzle its nose against my cheek
Lowers it's body, me
And sorrow next to me
Resting against this stone
Peaceful, quiet
Cemetery alone.
@jimh4005
A couple of people requested the lyrics to this song several years ago. For anyone still interested, Tom Day was kind enough to send them to me:
SORROW
How can I stop loving you
Don't see there's a way
I've tried for months on end
Still it's clear as day
Countless tactics have I tried
To rid myself of woe
Grasping and directionless
Hard muscles in my throat
So I lay another night
Tears resting on my cheeks
And I always wonder if you think of me as frequently
With windows shut and shutters closed
I try to no avail
To stop the endless thoughts of you
Shadowing my trail
I see that sun left to us
Is a sun that doesn't shine
On a house, that is so sorrow filled
This broken heart of mine
@jamesharris4695
Thank you!
@BizkitBoy86
Tom Day creates beautiful music, but this particular song is just special to me.
Laura's voice & lyrics over his instrumental just makes it that more awesome.
Great job both!
@Kapcash
Tom Day's songs are always so beautiful and full of emotions... I'm crazy about it !
@subhasishchristche
I have been always a fan of Tom Day since I have listened 'Who We Want To Be'. This one I must say another great composition
@kanekarazi6477
got hooked from the same track :)
@subhasishchristche
cheers bro
@xKamiiii
subhasish christche Still listening? :)
@subhasishchristche
Rsl Acr yes mate
@xKamiiii
subhasish christche That's some passion right there! :D