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Suddenly
brmc Lyrics
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I can't get back
I'm waiting
For what comes next
You can't live
This life for me
But I can't, you have control
Tonight turns to day
I can't find
The words to say
It all stops
When kingdom comes
I can't ?
Suddenly
I was free
You left me without anything
Suddenly
I was free
You shot me in front of everything
Now your all I need
Blue shadows behind your eyes
I wonder who you disguise
Through windows behind the sky
I wonder who you will find
I'm so tired
I can't get back
I'm walking to still come back
With something that I have loved
Well I can't, you have control
Suddenly
I was free
You left me without anything
Suddenly
I was free
You shot me in front of everything
Now your all I see
Blue shadows behind your eyes
I wonder who you disguise
Through windows behind the sky
I wonder who you will find
The lyrics to BRMC's "Suddenly" suggest a feeling of being trapped, controlled, and ultimately betrayed. The opening lines set the tone of the song, emphasizing a feeling of being "too high" to return to the previous state. The following lines seem to indicate waiting for some significant event or change to occur, yet the feeling of controllessness remains constant. The theme runs throughout the rest of the song, describing a shift from day to night, an inability to articulate thoughts, and the eventual stopping point of "kingdom come."
The second verse contains more direct references to betrayal, with lines like "you left me without anything" and "you shot me in front of everything." It's unclear who the "you" in these lines is, but when combined with the idea of being controlled and entrapped, it suggests that there is some force or person responsible for this uncertainty and pain. The third verse then shifts to focusing on this person, with the singer noting that they are "all I see" and wondering about the true identity of the person.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a complex interplay between control and freedom, with the singer feeling trapped by outside forces and searching for a way to break free. The song ends on an uncertain note, with the singer still searching for answers and wondering what lies beyond the windows behind the sky.
Line by Line Meaning
I am so high
I am under the influence of drugs or alcohol and unable to return to a sober state.
I can't get back
I am unable to sober up and return to my normal, sober state of mind or body.
I'm waiting
I am waiting for something to happen or for someone to arrive, most likely due to my impaired state of mind.
For what comes next
I am unsure of what is going to happen next, and am waiting for something to occur.
You can't live
You are unable to live my life for me; I must do it on my own.
This life for me
I am responsible for living my own life and dealing with the consequences of my actions.
But I can't, you have control
Despite my desire to take control of my life, someone else has a hold on me and I am unable to escape their influence.
I can't last
I am unable to continue living this way or in this state of mind or body.
Tonight turns to day
The night will pass and the sun will rise, bringing a new day and new opportunities for change and growth.
I can't find
I am unable to come up with the right words or actions to communicate or express myself.
The words to say
I am at a loss for words and unable to convey my thoughts or feelings accurately.
It all stops
Everything will eventually come to an end, and whatever problems or struggles I am facing will cease to exist.
When kingdom comes
The arrival of something greater and more powerful will put an end to all lesser things and their associated problems or struggles.
I can't ?
This line is unclear or indiscernible.
Suddenly
Without warning or expectation, something significant or life-changing has occurred.
I was free
I no longer feel trapped or controlled by someone or something else.
You left me without anything
Someone or something has taken everything from me or left me with nothing; I must rebuild on my own.
You shot me in front of everything
Someone or something has destroyed me publicly and/or completely, leaving me with nothing left to lose.
Now your all I need
Despite having lost everything, I am still fixated on or reliant upon the person or thing that caused my downfall.
Blue shadows behind your eyes
The person or thing I fixate on or rely on has a shadowed or mysterious presence, hinting at unknown or dangerous intentions.
I wonder who you disguise
I am curious about the true identity or intentions of the person or thing I am fixated on or reliant upon.
Through windows behind the sky
The truth or reality of the situation is obscured and difficult to see, hidden behind a seemingly endless barrier or obstacle.
I wonder who you will find
I am unsure what the person or thing I am fixated on or reliant upon will encounter or find in the hidden truth or reality behind the sky's windows.
I'm so tired
I am exhausted or drained from the challenges and struggles I have faced.
I can't get back
I am unable to return to a previous state of mind, body, or circumstance.
I'm walking to still come back
I am trying to physically or emotionally move forward, but doing so feels like an attempt to return to a previous, more secure or comfortable state of being.
With something that I have loved
I am trying to hold onto something or someone I have loved in order to find stability or hope for the future.
Well I can't, you have control
Despite my efforts to take control of my life or cling to the things I love, someone or something else still has control over me and my circumstances.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: NICHOLAS JAGO, PETER HAYES, ROBERT TURNER
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