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Fault Lines
Until we are ghosts Lyrics
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Your absence and silence has left me with no one to look up to
An empty room
Consumed by the father that I once knew
These memories keep wearing me down
These memories keep wearing me out
I am your son, the light of the world and
Watching and waiting to hear from the man who left me all alone
I'm holding on to anything that brings me closer to you
An abyss of emptiness is where you lay
You dug your grave
An abyss of emptiness is what you made
Of our name
I can't give, I won't give up
I can't, I can't, I fucking can't
You guided me to walk a path on my own.
Your absence is the cause of these fault lines
I needed you, but you'll never see
The man that made me is a man that you'll never be
You guided me to walk a path on my own
Your absence is the cause of these fault lines
I needed you, but you'll never see
The man that made me is a man that you'll never be
Why did you leave?
You were my family
Why did you leave me broken and scarred?
Coming face to face with who you were
Abandoned by my father
Moving on but never letting go of how I feel
I feel like I'm growing alone
I am overwhelmed
These severed ties and the distance created
These are my fault lines
You are are my fault line
These severed ties and the distance created
These are my fault lines
You are are my fault line
You guided me to walk a path on my own
Your absence is the cause of these fault lines
I needed you, but you'll never see
The man that made me is a man that you'll never be
You guided me to walk a path on my own
Your absence is the cause of these fault lines
I needed you, but you'll never see
The man I am is finally free
The song "Fault Lines" by Until We Are Ghosts is a poignant exploration of the effects of absent fathers on their sons. The opening lines set the stage for the rest of the song as the singer speaks of losing their path due to the absence and silence of their father figure. The empty room serves as a metaphor for the void left by the father's departure, and the memories of him continue to wear the singer down. The lyrics "I am your son, the light of the world" and "I'm holding on to anything that brings me closer to you" reflect the singer's longing for connection and validation from their father.
However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the father figure is not someone to look up to, but rather, someone who has caused damage and pain. The lyrics "An abyss of emptiness is where you lay / You dug your grave / An abyss of emptiness is what you made / Of our name" suggest that the father had abandoned his family and left them with a legacy of pain and brokenness. Despite this, the singer is still holding on and trying to find ways to connect with their father, but ultimately realizes that they need to let go and move on in order to become their own person.
This song is a powerful commentary on the devastating effects of absent fathers on their children, and the longing for connection and validation that often accompanies that absence. The imagery of fault lines running throughout the song highlights the idea that these wounds and brokenness can be passed down from generation to generation unless they are acknowledged and addressed.
Line by Line Meaning
I've lost my path
Your absence and silence has left me with no one to look up to
An empty room
A state of void within me
Consumed by the father that I once knew
The person you used to be has overtaken me
These memories keep wearing me down
I am weighed down by memories
These memories keep wearing me out
I am exhausted by memories
I am your son, the light of the world and
I am your son, a significant part of your life
I'm always here
I am constantly present
Watching and waiting to hear from the man who left me all alone
I am eagerly waiting for communication from you who abandoned me
I'm holding on to anything that brings me closer to you
I cling to every connection that reminds me of you
An abyss of emptiness is where you lay
You dwell in a vast emptiness
You dug your grave
You are responsible for your own misery
An abyss of emptiness is what you made
You have created this vast emptiness yourself
Of our name
This emptiness has also affected our family name
I can't give, I won't give up
I refuse to give up, even when it is difficult
I can't, I can't, I fucking can't
I cannot bear this any longer
You guided me to walk a path on my own.
You taught me to be self-sufficient
Your absence is the cause of these fault lines
Your absence caused a rift within me
I needed you, but you'll never see
You were a crucial part of my life, but you will never understand
The man that made me is a man that you'll never be
You have missed out on the growth and development of who I am today
Why did you leave?
I cannot understand why you left
You were my family
You were an important part of my life
Why did you leave me broken and scarred?
Why did you abandon me with emotional wounds?
Coming face to face with who you were
I am faced with the reality of who you used to be
Abandoned by my father
You left me with feelings of abandonment and loneliness
Moving on but never letting go of how I feel
I am trying to move on but I cannot forget the pain caused by your absence
I feel like I'm growing alone
I feel like I am developing without parental guidance
I am overwhelmed
I am overcome with complicated emotions
These severed ties and the distance created
Our relationship is damaged, and we are separated by distance
These are my fault lines
These are the weaknesses and frailties in my life that are caused by our relationship
You are my fault line
You are the cause of my weaknesses and frailties
You guided me to walk a path on my own
You taught me to be independent
Your absence is the cause of these fault lines
Your absence has caused these weaknesses and frailties within me
I needed you, but you'll never see
You were a crucial part of my life, but you will never understand
The man I am is finally free
I am finally free from the hurt and pain caused by your absence
Contributed by Allison R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elan wayne
Sick song
Devon Nutty
Very counterparts influenced
Justice James Lee
I thought the same thing
Die Liebe Nerþus
Maybe they just have a similar sound versus influence? idk just a thought.