Understand
Varela Lyrics
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Understand the way things are
cll my memories I've left behind
Though some are near and some are far
In looking back all I've known
Is crying tears and bearing pain
Now it's me and tomorrow holding hands
For yesterday was filled with rain
Understand how I feel
Understand the way things are
Ooo, Ooo, Ooo
Ooo, Ooo, Ooo
Ooo, Ooo, Ooo
cllan Varela Guitar, Vocals
Kate Corrigan Vocals
Paul Brokaw Keyboards Vocals
Yvonne Cable Cello
Glenn Davis Vocals
The lyrics to Varela's song "Understand" convey a deep sense of longing and introspection. The singer pleads for someone to understand their emotions and the way things are in their life. The opening lines, "Understand how I feel, understand the way things are," express a desperate desire for empathy and comprehension from another person.
The following lines, "Call my memories I've left behind, though some are near and some are far," suggest a willingness to confront the past and the emotional baggage associated with it. The singer acknowledges that they have left behind certain memories, both close and distant, but they still carry them with them.
The next set of lyrics, "In looking back all I've known is crying tears and bearing pain, now it's me and tomorrow holding hands, for yesterday was filled with rain," convey a sense of transformation and hope. The singer reflects on a past filled with sorrow and anguish, but now they have embraced a new perspective. They are determined to move forward, hand in hand with tomorrow, leaving the rainy yesterdays behind.
Overall, "Understand" speaks to the universal longing for understanding and acceptance. It explores themes of personal growth, letting go of the past, and embracing a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Understand how I feel
Comprehend the depth of my emotions
Understand the way things are
Grasp the reality of the current situation
cll my memories I've left behind
Recall the memories I have chosen to no longer hold on to
Though some are near and some are far
Despite the varying proximity of those memories
In looking back all I've known
Upon reflection, my entire past
Is crying tears and bearing pain
Consists of shedding tears and enduring suffering
Now it's me and tomorrow holding hands
Presently, I am embracing the future
For yesterday was filled with rain
Because the previous day was fraught with sorrow
Ooo, Ooo, Ooo
Vocalization without specific meaning
cllan Varela Guitar, Vocals
Claudia Varela plays guitar and provides vocals
Kate Corrigan Vocals
Kate Corrigan provides vocals
Paul Brokaw Keyboards Vocals
Paul Brokaw plays keyboards and provides vocals
Yvonne Cable Cello
Yvonne Cable plays the cello
Glenn Davis Vocals
Glenn Davis provides vocals
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Peter
Lyrics
Una palabra no dice nada
Y al mismo tiempo lo esconde todo
Igual que el viento que esconde el agua
Como las flores que esconde el lodo
Una mirada no dice nada
Y al mismo tiempo lo dice todo
Como la lluvia sobre tu cara
O el viejo mapa de algún tesoro
Como la lluvia sobre tu cara
O el viejo mapa de algún tesoro
Una verdad no dice nada
Y al mismo tiempo lo esconde todo
Como una hoguera que no se apaga
Como una piedra que nace polvo
Si un día me faltas no seré nada
Y al mismo tiempo lo seré todo
Porque en tus ojos están mis alas
Y está la orilla donde me ahogo
Porque en tus ojos están mis alas
Y está la orilla donde me ahogo
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lyrics
A word says nothing.
And at the same time it hides everything.
Like the wind that hides the water.
Like the flowers that hides the mud.
A look says nothing
And at the same time says it all
Like the rain on your face
Or some old treasure map
Like the rain upon your face
Or some old treasure map
A truth says nothing
And at the same time hides everything
Like a fire that doesn't go out
Like a stone that is born dust
If one day you miss me I will be nothing
And at the same time I will be everything
Because in your eyes are my wings
And there is the shore where I drown
Because in your eyes are my wings
And there is the shore where I drown
Source: Google Translate
F Duquenne
una palabra - one word
One word doesn't say anything
and at the same time it hides everything
like the wind that hides the water
Like the flowers that hide the mud.
A glance doesn't say anything
and at the same time says everything
like the rain on your face
or an old treasure map.
A truth doesn't say anything
and at the same time it hides everything
like a bonfire that won't go out
like a stone that gives birth to dust.
If one day I don't have you I will be nothing
and at the same time I will be everything
because in your eyes are my wings
and the shore where I drown,
because in your eyes are my wings
and the shore where I drown.
AM ONER
I can’t listen to this in front of other people because it makes me cry. Beautiful song.
Ian O
amen
Christopher Biggins
Same!! Watched Man on fire before I joined the Military. Seeing him fight with PTSD and Suicidal ideation hit me this last time watching it. I'm in tears thinking of the many who took their lives. The ones I've known to do the same. This song hits me in the feels.
0627thecavie
I don't even speak Spanish but every time I hit this song it makes me cry because I could feel the energy behind the words I'm crying right now
Burkey88 mcr
Same just lost my brother thinking to have it at his funeral tho or keep between us 😢❤
Laketa Kemp
Just finished watching Man on fire for the 100th time and this song made me cry not just because of the movie but because it reminded me of my Sister that passed away over a month ago❤😢
Lynnda AGV
I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying God will give you and yours the comfort and peace that only He can provide. ✝️ ❤️ 🙏🏼 📖 🕊
Darkwell0071
Understanding the words makes me appreciate what a beautiful poem taken from life this is,but sung in Spanish the words flow together better than any Contemporary song I have heard. An ethereal feeling to the song.
Elisa M Cuccaro
It does make you appreciate a beautiful poem & it wouldn’t be the same if it was sung in English. Thank God I’m bilingual!!! It makes me tear up every time I hear it!!!!
TheSCOTTIE743
I remember watching the movie and this is the song that stuck in my head, I found it beautiful and haunting at the same time. Awesome song!