All That's Left
When Tigers Fight Lyrics


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Don't remember me for what I became
Just remember me for who I was
I don't expect any one to understand
I don't expect you to understand

Every word that was spoken
Every wound left left a scar
Every that was spoken
Every wound left a scar

I keep telling myself
Years will dull the pain
But I regress to a time
Was it all a game?
Searchin' for the light
But I'm over shadowed
I'm lost can't find my way
Get me outta here one day

Every word that was spoken
Every wound left left a scar
Every that was spoken
Every wound left a scar

I'm lost can't find the way
Get me outta here one day




There's gotta be more than this
This can't be all that's left

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "All That's Left" by When Tigers Fight express a sense of loss and confusion. The singer seems to be grappling with the idea that they are no longer the person they used to be and struggling to find their way in the world. They plead with others to remember them for who they were before they changed, rather than judging them for what they have become. They acknowledge that they don't expect anyone to understand what they are going through, which highlights their isolation and sense of alienation from those around them.


The next lines reveal the source of the singer's pain: every word that was spoken and every wound left a scar. This suggests that they have experienced trauma or hardship that has left an emotional mark on them. Despite their efforts to move on, they find themselves dwelling on the past and wondering if it was all just a game. They long for an escape from their current state of mind, both physically and emotionally.


The chorus repeats the idea that every word spoken and every wound inflicted has left a scar, underscoring the lasting impact that these experiences have had on the singer. They feel lost and overshadowed, struggling to find their way towards the light. The final lines express a yearning for something more - this can't be all that's left.


Overall, "All That's Left" is a song that speaks to the pain of loss and the struggle to find one's way in the aftermath. The lyrics highlight the difficulty of moving on from past traumas and the feeling of being disconnected from those around you. However, the song also suggests that there is always hope for something better, even in the darkest moments.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't remember me for what I became
Please do not remember me for my negative qualities or actions.


Just remember me for who I was
Remember me for the person I used to be, and not who I became.


I don't expect any one to understand
I am not anticipating anyone to comprehend my situation.


I don't expect you to understand
I do not anticipate you to understand my perspective.


Every word that was spoken
All of the words that were articulated.


Every wound left a scar
Every injury caused a mark or memory that remains.


Every that was spoken
All of those words spoken in the past.


Every wound left a scar
Every physical and emotional trauma leaves a permanent memory or scar.


I keep telling myself
I repeatedly try to convince myself.


Years will dull the pain
Over time, the emotional pain will become less intense.


But I regress to a time
However, I constantly go back to a previous period in my life.


Was it all a game?
I question if everything that occurred was meaningless or a joke.


Searchin' for the light
I am trying to find hope or a bright spot in my life.


But I'm over shadowed
However, the darkness or negative events in my life overpower my attempts to find light.


I'm lost can't find my way
I am lost and unable to find direction in my life.


Get me outta here one day
I hope to leave or escape from the current situation I am in.


I'm lost can't find the way
I am unsure of my path and where to go next.


Get me outta here one day
I wish to leave or change my current circumstances.


There's gotta be more than this
There must be something more or better than the current situation.


This can't be all that's left
I refuse to accept that the present circumstances are all that is remaining.




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