Petrichor
Verona Lights Lyrics


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What if life is nothing more,
Than the condensation on the outside wall?
Who am I? I can try to find a better life.
Knowing now, what has come,
What could never be undone.
Open eyes, open mind,
Find a better way,
A better way inside.
A better way inside.
A better way.
I'm relearning all my fears,
I am fighting back the tears,
But I was never here.
Dripping down on the pane,
Rain is washing me again.
Find the real, distant memories,
Drops of empty promises.
This reality is crumbling,
Smaller pieces in my hand.
Through the fog forever tumbling,
Find the strength to finally stand.
(Knowing now, what has come)
This reality is crumbling,
(What could never be undone)
Smaller pieces in my hand.
(Open eyes, Open mind)
Through the fog forever tumbling,
(Find a better way, a better way inside)
Find the strength to finally stand.
I'm relearning all my fears,




I am fighting back the tears,
But I was never here.

Overall Meaning

In Verona Lights's song "Petrichor," the lyrics speak to the introspective journey of the singer as they search for and question the meaning of life. The song starts off with the statement "What if life is nothing more, than the condensation on the outside wall?" which may be interpreted as a metaphor for the temporal and fleeting nature of life. The singer goes on to ask themselves "Who am I? I can try to find a better life," questioning their identity and seeking to improve their existence. The chorus repeats the phrase "A better way inside," hinting at the theme of self-discovery and the need to look within oneself for answers.


The second verse explores the singer's inner struggles and their attempt at self-improvement. The line "I'm relearning all my fears, I am fighting back the tears, but I was never here" suggests a struggle to overcome past traumas and to come to terms with one's own existence. The reference to "drops of empty promises" hints at a sense of disillusionment with the world, and the idea that reality is "crumbling" and slipping away from them. However, the singer continues to search for hope and strength, seeking to "find the strength to finally stand."


Overall, "Petrichor" portrays a journey of self-discovery and the search for meaning in life. Through introspection and self-improvement, the singer seeks to find a better way forward and come to terms with their existence.


Line by Line Meaning

What if life is nothing more,
Questioning the purpose of existence, wondering if there is a greater meaning to life


Than the condensation on the outside wall?
Comparing life to a fleeting, impermanent phenomenon, like the condensation on a wall


Who am I? I can try to find a better life.
Searching for a sense of purpose and identity, looking for a way to improve one's current situation


Knowing now, what has come,
Acknowledging the past and its impact on the current situation


What could never be undone.
Accepting that some things cannot be changed or undone, no matter how much we may want to


Open eyes, open mind,
Emphasizing the importance of being attentive and receptive to new possibilities and perspectives


Find a better way,
Searching for a better path forward


A better way inside.
Looking for inner peace and fulfillment, rather than seeking answers externally


I'm relearning all my fears,
Facing and overcoming one's fears, perhaps after avoiding or ignoring them for some time


I am fighting back the tears,
Struggling emotionally, perhaps due to challenging circumstances or past traumas


But I was never here.
Feeling disconnected from one's surroundings or past experiences


Dripping down on the pane,
Describing raindrops on a window, symbolizing both the passage of time and the potential for renewal


Rain is washing me again.
Suggesting a cleansing or purifying effect of the rain, both physically and emotionally


Find the real, distant memories,
Attempting to recall and connect with distant, perhaps forgotten, memories that may hold significance or insight


Drops of empty promises.
Acknowledging the disappointments and unfulfilled hopes of the past


This reality is crumbling,
Realizing that the current reality, including its beliefs or assumptions, may be fragile or temporary


Smaller pieces in my hand.
Feeling the disintegration or loss of control over tangible or intangible aspects of one's life


Through the fog forever tumbling,
Navigating through confusion, uncertainty, or a sense of haziness about the future


Find the strength to finally stand.
Drawing on one's inner resources, resilience, or determination to persevere and move forward




Writer(s): Brendan Joel Davine, Michael Robert Tesoriero, Nathan Roderick Busst

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Reese M

Can't get enough of this song.

Verona Lights

Reese M thanks!

paranoid_manatee

This band is amazing! \m/ Rock on \m/

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