Serenity
Xavier Sorrow Lyrics
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And I was safe in your arms
I fell for pain
I Swear you had my heart
Let go of who I am
To be where you are
No target in sight
Just a shot in the dark
To feel alive
To be alright
This rage inside
I sacrifice
I'm letting go
Of what I know
Cuz what I know
Won't let me go
Take it all away
When the moonlight falls
And the pain is fading
Oh Serenity
When the daylight breaks and
Dissolves the mourning
Take it all away
Take it all away
Serenity
Take it all away
Take it all away
Take it all away
For I suffocate
Tryna paint me with the pain
Plain way to pick apart
The past patterns
That I pave
Gotta make a way
From the weight
Of the waves
That await
Houdini with the great escape
Free'd from the grave
G robbed the graved
Stole keys from the safe
Very same place
I was told to go away
Face to face with my faith
Am I too far away
To feel alive
To be alright
This rage inside
I sacrifice
I'm letting go
Of what I know
Cuz what I know
Won't let me go
Take it all away
When the moonlight falls
And the pain is fading
Oh Serenity
When the daylight breaks and
Dissolves the mourning
Take it all away
Take it all away
Serenity
Take it all away
I fell for shame
And I was safe in your arms
I fell for pain
I Swear you had my heart
Let go of who I am
To be where you are
No target in sight
Just a shot in the dark
Take it all away
Take it all away
Serenity
Take it all away
Take it all away
Take it all away
Serenity
Take it all away
In "Serenity" by Xavier Sorrow, the lyrics explore themes of emotional turmoil, finding peace, and letting go of the past. The song begins by acknowledging the singer's surrender to shame and pain, finding solace in the embrace of someone they trusted. However, despite the comfort of this relationship, the singer realizes that they have lost themselves in the process, sacrificing their identity to be with this person. The line "No target in sight, just a shot in the dark" suggests that they are blindly navigating their emotions without a clear direction.
The chorus then shifts focus to the desire for liberation and a sense of well-being. The singer longs to feel alive and okay, but the inner rage they experience leads them to make sacrifices. They recognize that in order to attain serenity, they must let go of what they know and the patterns of pain they have been accustomed to. The repetition of "Take it all away" emphasizes the urgency and desperation for release from these burdens.
The second verse delves deeper into the struggle the singer faces in breaking free from their past. The use of metaphors, such as being suffocated or painted with pain, portrays the immense weight they carry. The reference to Houdini's great escape and being freed from the grave symbolizes their desire for liberation and rebirth. However, they also question their proximity to their faith, unsure if they have strayed too far from it.
The chorus repeats again, reinforcing the longing for relief and a brighter future. The final repetition of the opening lines serves as a reminder of the initial vulnerability and trust placed in another person, but also the realization that they must let go of their own identity in order to find the serenity they seek.
Overall, these lyrics suggest a journey towards finding inner peace by letting go of the pain and shame that has held the singer captive. They recognize the sacrifice and struggle involved in this process, but ultimately yearn for the liberation and serenity that lies beyond.
Line by Line Meaning
I fell for shame
I experienced a deep sense of guilt and embarrassment
And I was safe in your arms
Finding comfort and security in your embrace
I fell for pain
I became emotionally attached to suffering
I Swear you had my heart
I sincerely believed that you possessed my deepest feelings
Let go of who I am
Releasing my personal identity
To be where you are
In order to be with you
No target in sight
Not having a clear goal to focus on
Just a shot in the dark
An uncertain and risky attempt
To feel alive
Seeking an intense, vibrant existence
To be alright
Striving to achieve a state of well-being
This rage inside
The anger and frustration dwelling within me
I sacrifice
I give up something valuable
I'm letting go
Releasing my grip on something
Of what I know
Of the familiar and established
Cuz what I know
Because my knowledge and understanding
Won't let me go
Prevents me from moving forward
Take it all away
Remove everything completely
When the moonlight falls
During moments of darkness and vulnerability
And the pain is fading
When the suffering gradually diminishes
Oh Serenity
A plea for serenity and inner peace
When the daylight breaks and
With the arrival of a new day and clarity
Dissolves the mourning
Causes the grief to dissolve and fade away
For I suffocate
I feel stifled and deprived of air
Tryna paint me with the pain
Attempting to define me through suffering
Plain way to pick apart
A simple method to analyze and dissect
The past patterns
The recurring behaviors and habits of the past
That I pave
That I create and lay out
Gotta make a way
I must find a path forward
From the weight
Escaping the burden and heaviness
Of the waves
Of the overwhelming challenges and struggles
That await
That lie ahead
Houdini with the great escape
Like the famous magician Houdini, making a grand escape
Free'd from the grave
Liberated from a state of emotional death
G robbed the graved
Stealing away from the sadness and despair
Stole keys from the safe
Taking control and unlocking a new direction
Very same place
The exact location
I was told to go away
I was instructed to leave and be gone
Face to face with my faith
Confronting and questioning my belief system
Am I too far away
Have I distanced myself too much
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Austin Perry, Charles Christian, Xavier Sorrow
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Selena Benedetto
🔥Such a bop
Xavier Sorrow
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