August
Vincent Lima Lyrics
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When August went you left as well
The months that came were broken then
The pieces made of hollowness
The time to feel alive
Written in stone beneath the sky
Here only shovels know the lie
So, August stay close
Standing out in front of him
To read the words of life he spent
Then I turn to speak and bury him
I don't see how I'm supposed to live
So, August stay close
August stay close to me
August stay close
August stay close to me
And brother come home
Brother come home to me
Brother come home
Are you still close to me
August stay close
August stay close to me
August stay close
August stay close
The lyrics of Vincent Lima's song "August" convey a sense of loss, longing, and a search for connection and home. The opening lines suggest that the month of August symbolizes a period of endings and departures. The singer implies that when August came to an end, someone they cared about also left. The following months are described as "broken" and filled with hollowness, indicating a feeling of emptiness and sadness.
The chorus repeats the plea for August to stay close, implying that the singer wants to hold onto the feelings and memories associated with that time, perhaps clinging to a sense of happiness or belonging that August once represented.
In the second verse, the lyrics take a more personal turn. The singer stands in front of someone, reading the "words of life" they've spent, possibly suggesting that they have spoken about their experiences, emotions, and desires. However, despite their attempt to communicate, they feel buried and unable to see how they are supposed to live in the absence of this person.
The song then shifts to a plea directed towards a brother, urging him to come home. This section expresses a longing for familial connection and a desire for emotional support. The repetition of "August stay close" in the final chorus further emphasizes the yearning for closeness and the need for emotional stability in the face of loss.
Line by Line Meaning
August feels like it's the end
The month of August gives a sense of finality and closure
When August went you left as well
When August ended, you also departed
The months that came were broken then
The following months felt fractured and incomplete
The pieces made of hollowness
Those fragments were devoid of genuine emotions
The time to feel alive
The opportunity to experience true vitality
Written in stone beneath the sky
Inscribed permanently beneath the vast expanse of the heavens
Here only shovels know the lie
Only the shovels are aware of the deception
Of feeling happiness
Regarding the illusion of joy
So, August stay close
Therefore, I implore August to remain nearby
Standing out in front of him
Positioned prominently before him
To read the words of life he spent
To comprehend the meaningful words he shared
Then I turn to speak and bury him
However, when I try to communicate with him, it feels like I'm suppressing him
I don't see how I'm supposed to live
I struggle to find the purpose or means to continue living
August stay close
August, please remain in close proximity
August stay close to me
August, stay near me
And brother come home
And brother, return to your place of belonging
Brother come home to me
Brother, come back to me
Brother come home
Brother, return home
Are you still close to me
Do you still hold a connection to me?
August stay close
August, please remain nearby
August stay close to me
August, stay near me
August stay close
August, please remain in close proximity
August stay close to me
August, stay near me
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Written by: Vincent Lima
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Amanda Bock
Found this song in my spotify discover weekly and was very touched by the emotion it displays. I love it so much and have shared it with so many friends. I wish it was more popular so I could find the lyrics somewhere and know the story behind it.
Pamela Fishman
Thank you, Vincent, for this beautiful gift. I choose to believe that Josh hears us every time we play your heartfelt music. Never give it up! Michael, Anna and I deeply appreciate this. xo
Grace T
I really love this song so much, it is so beautiful. Count on more views as time goes.
Noreen Witte
This is such a beautiful song. I cried listening to it. Congratulations!
berry
Such a beautiful song, wish I knew what he was saying though
Touch Me
I'm afraid you'll be discovered