Is Survived By
Touché Amoré Lyrics

It’s a song of thanks, sung by a hack
Expressing gratitude, even if it's from someone who may not be skilled or talented

When the reflection of yourself just won’t look back
Feeling a disconnect and being unable to confront one's own actions or choices

It’s that panic you feel when you don’t know what to say
Experiencing anxiety or unease when faced with a situation where words fail

When everyone wants in and you want the subject to change
Being overwhelmed by others' expectations and desiring to shift the focus elsewhere

'Cause I’ve been swallowed up and I’ve been split in two
Feeling overwhelmed and torn apart by life's challenges

And I’m not sure which is me and who I respond through
Losing a sense of identity and struggling to recognize oneself in the midst of external influences

So notify my next of kin
Informing one's closest loved ones about important matters

And let them know there’s so much more to believe in
Highlighting the existence of numerous meaningful things to have faith in

It doesn’t have to be based on blood
Expressing that bonds and connections can be formed beyond familial ties

Because the next in line shouldn’t have to know What they’re made of
Shielding the next generation from the burden of understanding their origins and inherited traits

This is survived by who held me up
Acknowledging the individuals who provided support and kept the singer going

This is survived by who sang the song
Recognizing the people who uplifted the artist through their music or art

And that sense of purpose has made it all worth it
Realizing that having a meaningful drive in life justifies and validates the struggles faced

So write a song that everyone can sing along to
Encouraging the creation of a universally relatable and inclusive piece of art

So when you’re gone you can live on, they won’t forget you
Leaving a lasting impact even after one's existence ceases

This is survived by a love
Love being a force that endures and provides strength

This is survived by a cause
Having a purpose or mission that drives one forward, helping them overcome challenges

That you aren’t the only who remembers what it was
Reassurance that others also hold the memory and understand the significance of something

This is survived by a wish
A wish or desire that continues to motivate and sustain

That you won’t let down who has attached themselves to it
Striving not to disappoint or fail those who have invested themselves in the wish or desire

This is survived by a love
Love being an enduring force that persists beyond the individual

This is survived by a fear
Fear of being forgotten or unheard, of leaving behind only unsaid words

That all that’s left when said and done is words you will Never ever hear
The regret of words unsaid or unheard, and the lasting impact they may have