Torn
alius Lyrics

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I thought I saw a man brought to life
He was warm, he came around like he was dignified
He showed me what it was to cry
Well you couldn't be that man that I adored
You don't seem to know, or seem to care what your heart is for
I don't know him anymore
There's nothin' where he used to lie
Our conversation has run dry

That's what's goin' on
Nothing's fine, I'm torn
I'm all out of faith, this is how I feel
I'm cold and I am shamed
Lying naked on the floor
Illusion never changed
Into something real
I'm wide awake and I can see the perfect sky is torn
You're a little late
I'm already torn
So I guess the fortune teller's right
Should have seen just what was there and not some holy light
But you crawled beneath my veins and now
I don't care, I have no luck
I don't miss it all that much
There's just so many things
That I can't touch, I'm torn
I'm all out of faith, this is how I feel
I'm cold and I am shamed
Lying naked on the floor
Illusion never changed
Into something real
I'm wide awake and I can see the perfect sky is torn
You're a little late
I'm already torn
Torn
There's nothing where he used to lie
My inspiration has run dry
That's what's goin' on
Nothing's right, I'm torn
I'm all out of faith
This is how I feel
I'm cold and I am shamed
Lying naked on the floor
Illusion never changed
Into something real
I'm wide awake and I can see the perfect sky is torn
I'm all out of faith
This is how I feel
I'm cold and I am ashamed
Bound and broken on the floor
You're a little late
I'm already torn
Torn
Oh

Oh yeah, oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Torn" by alius convey a sense of emotional turmoil and disillusionment in a relationship. The singer starts by describing a man who appeared to be full of life and warmth but turned out to be emotionally distant and unaware of his own heart's intentions. The singer feels that the person they once adored is no longer recognizable, as their connection has faded and there is a lack of genuine conversation.

The chorus expresses the singer's state of being torn, with nothing feeling right and their faith and trust completely depleted. They feel cold, ashamed, and vulnerable, lying naked on the floor both physically and emotionally. The illusion of a perfect sky being torn symbolizes the shattered idealism and the harsh reality of the relationship.

The second verse speaks to the singer's realization that they should have seen through the façade, not blinded by the supposed purity of this person. The metaphor of crawling beneath their veins suggests a toxic influence that the singer no longer cares about or desires. They have lost their luck and no longer miss the person or the things associated with them.

The repetition of the chorus reinforces the feelings of being torn, out of faith, and the awareness that their world is in disarray. The final lines imply that it is too late for the person to try and fix things as the singer is already torn, suggesting a definitive end to the relationship.

Overall, "Torn" explores themes of betrayal, emotional detachment, and the loss of trust in a relationship. It delves into the internal struggle of the singer as they grapple with their conflicting emotions and the painful realization that they have been deceived.

Line by Line Meaning

I thought I saw a man brought to life
I believed I witnessed a man coming alive, full of vitality and purpose

He was warm, he came around like he was dignified
He radiated warmth and carried himself with a sense of grace and pride

He showed me what it was to cry
He revealed the depths of sorrow and taught me the true meaning of tears

Well you couldn't be that man that I adored
However, you turned out to be incapable of embodying the qualities I admired in that man

You don't seem to know, or seem to care what your heart is for
It appears that you are unaware or indifferent to the purpose or desires of your own heart

I don't know him anymore
I no longer recognize the person you have become

There's nothin' where he used to lie
Where he once resided, there is now emptiness and absence

Our conversation has run dry
The dialogue between us has become devoid of substance and meaning

That's what's goin' on
That is the current state of affairs

Nothing's fine, I'm torn
Everything is far from fine, I am deeply conflicted and distressed

I'm all out of faith, this is how I feel
I have completely lost my belief or trust, and this is the overwhelming emotion I experience

I'm cold and I am shamed
I feel emotionally detached and filled with shame

Lying naked on the floor
Metaphorically exposed and vulnerable, left defenseless on the ground

Illusion never changed
The deceptive facade never transformed or evolved into reality

Into something real
Becoming an authentic and genuine existence

I'm wide awake and I can see the perfect sky is torn
I am fully aware and comprehend that the once flawless sky is now ripped apart

You're a little late
You have arrived after the crucial moment, when your presence is no longer needed or wanted

I'm already torn
I have already experienced immense pain and brokenness

So I guess the fortune teller's right
Therefore, it seems that the predictions of the fortune teller were accurate

Should have seen just what was there and not some holy light
I should have truly perceived the reality instead of being blinded by a false sense of purity or divinity

But you crawled beneath my veins and now
However, you infiltrated and affected the deepest parts of me

I don't care, I have no luck
I no longer care, and I am devoid of fortune or favorable circumstances

I don't miss it all that much
I do not long for it as intensely as before

There's just so many things
There are numerous aspects

That I can't touch, I'm torn
Which I am unable to grasp or reach, leaving me in a state of anguish

Oh yeah, oh yeah
Expressing affirmation and agreement

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Scott Cutler, Anne Preven, Phil Thornalley

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