Weight
Vangard Lyrics
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When after all for a long time now you were just a memory
The picture's forming in my mind
To bring me back to a time gone by when you meant everything to me
Chorus:
Did the good outweigh the bad?
Are the best years we ever had gone and dead never to return again?
I want you here I want you now for the life of me I don't know how
Consider all that we once had, did the good outweigh the bad?
So many feelings I can't explain, I've met the new and so have you
Can you tell me who's to blame for all the anger and frustration?
We're torn apart but can we ever start a new fire burning flame
(chorus)
I can feel you pulling so far away
What promises could make you stay?
I can feel you falling so far away
Now you stand in front of me
Just as beautiful as the day when the two of us agreed
To venture out into this world
But what the hell is a boy to do when he can't let go of his girl?
(chorus)
This song, "Weight" by Vangard is a heart-wrenching ballad that primarily deals with memories, regret, and tough decisions. It begins with the lead singer acknowledging that they are finding it hard to imagine the person they once loved being a part of their present life. Although they have been holding onto the memories of their past relationship, they understand that things have changed, and the person they once knew may no longer exist. The images in their mind take them back to a time where that person mattered the most to them.
The chorus is a series of poignant questions that reveal the depth of their emotions. The first line, "Did the good outweigh the bad?" brings to light a prevalent thought among people going through a breakup. It's tough to determine if the good times were worth the bad ones when none of it lasts. The singer is afraid that the best years of their lives may have gone by forever. They are experiencing an internal struggle and feel that they might be nearing the end of their journey with this person. They desperately want them back, but they are not sure how to make it happen.
The second verse begins with the mention of the complex array of feelings the singer is grappling with. They have met new people, and so has the person they are addressing. They are asking for an explanation and trying to lay blame for why things didn't work out. They are questioning if the anger and frustration that has risen between them is because of one person's actions. It's a fight they have had multiple times, and it continues to tear them apart. The bridge echoes the same sentiment as the chorus, stating that the singer feels their loved one slipping away and is unsure if promises would make them stay.
Overall, "Weight" is a song that resonates with people going through a breakup. It asks the hard questions and leaves the answers up to the listener. It's relatable and has a haunting melody that will stay with you long after the song is over.
Line by Line Meaning
It's hard to see you in my life
I find it difficult to imagine you being a part of my life
When after all for a long time now you were just a memory
You have been just a memory for me for a long time now
The picture's forming in my mind
I am starting to remember things about you that were once important to me
To bring me back to a time gone by when you meant everything to me
To help me remember a time when you were the most important person in my life
Did the good outweigh the bad?
Were the good times we had together more valuable than the bad times?
Are the best years we ever had gone and dead never to return again?
Were the years we spent together the best years of our lives, and are they gone forever?
Inside I could feel the end
I can sense that our relationship is coming to an end
I want you here I want you now for the life of me I don't know how
I want you back in my life, but I don't know how to make that happen
Consider all that we once had, did the good outweigh the bad?
Let's think about everything we had together and decide if it was worth it
So many feelings I can't explain, I've met the new and so have you
I have so many emotions that I can't put into words, and we have both met other people now
Can you tell me who's to blame for all the anger and frustration?
Can you explain who is responsible for the negative feelings we have towards each other?
We're torn apart but can we ever start a new fire burning flame
Our relationship has been destroyed, but can we try to rebuild it?
I can feel you pulling so far away
I sense that you are drifting further and further away from me
What promises could make you stay?
What can I say or do to convince you to stay with me?
I can feel you falling so far away
I sense that you are losing interest in me and our relationship
Now you stand in front of me
I see you in front of me now
Just as beautiful as the day when the two of us agreed
You look just as beautiful as the day we agreed to be together
To venture out into this world
To explore and experience the world together
But what the hell is a boy to do when he can't let go of his girl?
But what can I do when I can't seem to let go of you?
Contributed by Henry F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.