Children
Valleyheart Lyrics

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I stood there silent, as I watched the violence unfold before my eyes
The Children dancing just like I did on that random Friday, on the back pew near the hallway
I gained my mother's eyes, son she said it's all in season's time
Rainfall but we never saw the clouds but we see it all so clear now
The passing years the current fears make sense
Best friends but we never spoke aloud
It was as simple as the sea
My brother, you were kind but now I see, it's all in season's time

And I tend to hold on just a little too long, to seasons as they change
Nostalgic mind cannot find peace today (It's just the way the river flows)
I won't fight the tidal wave
I can't control the currunt it's all just a moment, I'm drowning in yesterday

Nightfall but we never saw the dusk, but we see it, it's so real now
The passing years the current fears make sense
Lovers oh so strong on the outside, but the winter proved us weak
My darling, you were kind but now I see, it's all in season's time

So take me away from yesterday
So take me away from yesterday
So take me away
So take me away
So take me away

So take me away
Take me away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Valleyheart's "Children" paint a vivid picture of an individual reflecting upon their past and present experiences, highlighting the notion of the passage of time and how it can change us. The song opens up with the singer being an observer as they witness a violent act before their eyes, yet reminiscent of their childhood when the thought of such things never crossed their mind. The mention of the back pew near the hallway is likely church-related, suggesting that the singer once had an innocent and carefree outlook on life, and all their troubles were non-existent in that moment.

As the song progresses, the lyrics touch upon the theme of changing seasons, and how those transitions can be challenging. The idea is reinforced when the singer mentions holding on to certain seasons for too long, yet being unable to find peace in the present moment. The line "I won't fight the tidal wave" suggests acceptance is the key to overcoming it all. Maybe the singer is facing the challenges of adulthood, disillusionment, and heartbreak. The song concludes with a plea to be take away from this reality, as if the only escape is to go back to the carefree days of childhood.

Line by Line Meaning

I stood there silent, as I watched the violence unfold before my eyes
I was stunned and helpless as I witnessed the brutality happening right in front of me.

The Children dancing just like I did on that random Friday, on the back pew near the hallway
The children happily enjoyed themselves without a care in the world, much like I did during my childhood.

I gained my mother's eyes, son she said it's all in season's time
My mother imparted her wisdom on me, telling me that everything happens for a reason and it will all make sense in due time.

Rainfall but we never saw the clouds but we see it all so clear now
Although we were blind to the cause of the struggles we faced, we can now recognize the effects they had on us.

The passing years the current fears make sense
As time goes by, the fears that once seemed irrational now seem reasonable and logical.

Best friends but we never spoke aloud
We were close companions but never expressed our feelings for one another.

It was as simple as the sea
Our relationship seemed uncomplicated and easy, much like the ocean itself.

My brother, you were kind but now I see, it's all in season's time
My brother was always kind to me, but now I understand that his actions were just a product of the season we were in.

And I tend to hold on just a little too long, to seasons as they change
I have a tendency to cling to the past during the transitions between phases of life.

Nostalgic mind cannot find peace today (It's just the way the river flows)
My longing for the past is making it difficult for me to be happy in the present. Sometimes things just happen naturally, like the flow of a river.

I won't fight the tidal wave
I won't resist the changes occurring in my life, even if they feel overwhelming.

I can't control the currunt it's all just a moment, I'm drowning in yesterday
I have no control over the course of my life and each moment seems fleeting. My longing for the past is like drowning in it.

Nightfall but we never saw the dusk, but we see it, it's so real now
We didn't realize the end of our good times was coming, but now we can understand the reality of it all.

Lovers oh so strong on the outside, but the winter proved us weak
Our relationship appeared strong on the surface, but when faced with challenging times, we were proven to be fragile and weak.

My darling, you were kind but now I see, it's all in season's time
My lover was always good to me, but now I realize that the circumstances we faced were just a part of the season we were in.

So take me away from yesterday
I want to be rid of the burdens of the past and move forward.

So take me away
I'm longing for an escape from my current situation.

Take me away
I want to be transported to a different time or place where my problems don't exist.

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