Scars (From
Tove Lo Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Scars we carry
Carry with memories, memories burned by the dark
Try to see clearly
Tears we bury
Bury in vain cause the pain got us falling apart
Try to see clearly

Now let the healing start
The fires out of guns
We keep it in our hearts
We're like a thousand suns
Ooh, yeah, every day, step by step, we dare to love again
And if we lose our grip, meet you at the end

Know they're cutting you deep
Feel the scars in your sleep
What didn't kill us made us stronger
Stories left on our skin
Wear them with everything
What didn't kill us made us stronger

Don't feel lonely
Loneliness kills all the thrill from standing alone
Try to see clearly

Now let the healing start
The fires out of guns
We keep it in our hearts
We're like a thousand suns
Ooh, yeah, every day, step by step, we dare to love again
And if we lose our grip, meet you at the end

Know they're cutting you deep
Feel the scars in your sleep
What didn't kill us made us stronger
Stories left on our skin
Wear them with everything
What didn't kill us made us stronger
Know they're cutting you deep
Feel the scars in your sleep
What didn't kill us made us stronger
Stories left on our skin
Wear them with everything
What didn't kill us made us stronger

Feet don't fail me now, no
What didn't kill us made
What didn't kill us made us stronger
Feet don't fail me now
What didn't kill us made
What didn't kill us made us stronger





Scars we carry

Overall Meaning

In Tove Lo's song "Scars," the lyrics explore the idea of past emotional trauma and the scars we carry as a result of it. The opening lines talk about how these scars are carried with us as memories, burned by the dark. This darkness represents the pain and suffering of previous experiences that have left us wounded. The singer emphasizes the need to see clearly through the pain and tears that we bury and move towards healing. The healing process is not an easy one, but the singer encourages the listener to take it one day at a time and dare to love again despite the risks.


The chorus reinforces the idea that what didn't kill us made us stronger. The scars left on our skin tell a story of resilience and survival. The singer acknowledges that the scars may cut deep and haunt us in our sleep, but they are a reminder of the strength we possess. It is important to not feel lonely, as standing alone can rob us of the thrill of life. Instead, we must face our scars head-on and wear them with everything, as they are a part of who we are today.


The bridge of the song repeats the phrase "feet don't fail me now," which suggests that moving forward is not an easy journey, but we must keep going despite the challenges. The final repetition of "what didn't kill us made us stronger" reinforces the idea that our scars are a testament to our strength and resilience.


Overall, "Scars" is a powerful reminder that our past experiences shape us but do not define us. We must acknowledge and carry our scars with us but also work towards healing and moving forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Scars we carry
We all have emotional and physical scars that we carry with us throughout our lives.


Carry with memories, memories burned by the dark
These scars are often associated with painful memories and experiences that we try to forget, but remain with us as a reminder of our past.


Try to see clearly
Despite the pain and darkness we carry, we strive to see through it and find hope and light in our lives.


Tears we bury
We try to hide our pain and suffering, but it eats at us from the inside and prevents us from healing.


Bury in vain cause the pain got us falling apart
Our attempts to hide our pain often fail, causing us to feel more broken and lost than ever before.


Now let the healing start
It’s time to start the process of healing and letting go of the past in order to move forward with our lives.


The fires out of guns
The emotional wounds we carry can feel like bullets being shot at us repeatedly, causing immense pain and trauma.


We keep it in our hearts
Despite the pain, we hold onto the memories and scars, using them as a source of strength and resilience.


We're like a thousand suns
We are powerful and unstoppable, capable of shining brightly and overcoming anything that comes our way.


Know they're cutting you deep
We all experience pain and suffering, and it can feel like it’s cutting us deep and leaving lasting scars on our hearts and souls.


Feel the scars in your sleep
Our pain and scars can haunt us even in our sleep, reminding us of the trauma and suffering we’ve experienced.


What didn't kill us made us stronger
Despite the pain and trauma we’ve experienced, we have become stronger and more resilient as a result.


Stories left on our skin
Our scars tell a story of our past and the struggles we’ve gone through, shaping us into who we are today.


Wear them with everything
We should embrace our scars and use them as a source of strength and empowerment, allowing them to become a meaningful part of who we are.


Don't feel lonely
It’s important to remember that we are not alone in our pain and struggles, and that there is always hope for healing and growth.


Loneliness kills all the thrill from standing alone
Feeling alone and isolated can make it difficult to find joy and meaning in life, but we must remember that we are strong enough to stand on our own.


Feet don't fail me now, no
We must keep moving forward and never give up, even when we feel like we can’t keep going.


What didn't kill us made
Our pain and struggles have made us stronger and more resilient, allowing us to face any challenge that comes our way.


Feet don't fail me now
We must continue to move forward with strength and resilience, never giving up on ourselves or our dreams.


What didn't kill us made us stronger
Despite the pain and trauma we’ve experienced, we have become stronger and more resilient as a result, and we will continue to overcome any obstacle that comes our way.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STINA HOLSTAD, TIMMY LENG, ALEX LOSBACK, FREDRIK MEISTER, OSKAR NILSSON

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@gemagic5965

Scars we carry
Carry with memories, memories burned by the dark
Try to see clearly
Tears we bury
Bury in vain cause the pain got us falling apart
Try to see clearly
Now let the healing start
The fires out of guns
We keep it in our hearts
We're like a thousand suns
Ooh, yeah, every day, step by step, we dare to love again
And if we lose our grip, meet you at the end

Know they're cutting you deep
Feel the scars in your sleep
What didn't kill us made us stronger
Stories left on our skin
Wear them with everything
What didn't kill us made us stronger

Don't feel lonely
Loneliness kills all the thrill from standing alone, ohh
Try to see clearly
Now let the healing start
The fires out of guns
We keep it in our hearts
We're like a thousand suns
Ooh, yeah, every day, step by step, we dare to love again
And if we lose our grip, meet you at the end

Know they're cutting you deep
Feel the scars in your sleep
What didn't kill us made us stronger
Stories left on our skin
Wear them with everything
What didn't kill us made us stronger
Know they're cutting you deep
Feel the scars in your sleep
What didn't kill us made us stronger
Stories left on our skin
Wear them with everything
What didn't kill us made us stronger

Feet don't fail me now, no
What didn't kill us made
What didn't kill us made us stronger
Feet don't fail me now
What didn't kill us made
What didn't kill us made us stronger

Scars we carry...



All comments from YouTube:

@nurhafiznorzan

Divergent fans still exist. If youre a divergent series fan,im proud of youuuu

@anastasiexoraz3376

I'm still here 2023!😂 I did a divergent marathon on Saturday!

@r.pti3443

Hi, I'm Divergent fan in 2024 🤍

@missaelgirl962

@@r.pti3443I’m still in 2024 this is my second time I heard this amazing music

@madelinegarcia7259

im listening to this this because im a divergent series fan. who else is a fan?

@Okymkk

Meeeeee

@lilawithluv5896

MEEEE & ARMYYY♡

@Alexander-J

hell yeah!!!

@kennedyblair4087

right here!

@miyaseleznev8106

Meeee ❤❤❤

119 More Replies...
More Comments

More Versions