Cygnus
liam ello Lyrics


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Like an honest whisper
The truth was screaming brighter than you want
And the sky was burning
As all your pride came crashing down to dust
Just like your nightmare
Your beautiful nightmare

Your skin turned to smoke and was blown away by the wind
Through the storm I failed to catch you again
I will search for all your ashes, love
I am lost enfolding 'round this dust




I will wait while seizing every part
I will search for all your ashes, love

Overall Meaning

In Liam Ello's song "Cygnus," the lyrics describe an emotional journey of heartbreak and realization. The opening lines, "Like an honest whisper, the truth was screaming brighter than you want," suggest that the singer had been denying a painful truth but can no longer ignore it. The second line, "And the sky was burning, as all your pride came crashing down to dust," adds to the intensity of the moment, with the singer describing the world around them as collapsing under the weight of their emotions. The line "Just like your nightmare, your beautiful nightmare" is particularly impactful, as it suggests that the singer was fully aware of the destructive relationship they were in but still found something alluring about it.


The next stanza continues the theme of loss and redemption, with the singer describing their partner's skin turning to smoke and being blown away by the wind. The storm that they encounter represents the turmoil of their relationship, and the line "Through the storm, I failed to catch you again" implies that the singer had tried to save the relationship but failed. Despite this failure, the singer is determined to find closure and move on. They vow to "search for all your ashes, love" in order to "seize every part" and move on. The overall message of "Cygnus" seems to be that while heartbreak can be painful, there is also an opportunity for growth and renewal if we face our emotions head-on.


Line by Line Meaning

Like an honest whisper
The truth was conveyed in a soft and truthful manner


The truth was screaming brighter than you want
The truth was obvious and could not be ignored or hidden


And the sky was burning
The situation was intense and chaotic


As all your pride came crashing down to dust
Your arrogance led to your downfall and humiliation


Just like your nightmare
The situation was like a bad dream


Your skin turned to smoke and was blown away by the wind
You were destroyed and disappeared without a trace


Through the storm I failed to catch you again
Despite the obstacles, I was unable to protect or save you


I will search for all your ashes, love
I will look for any remnants of you, even if it's just ashes


I am lost enfolding 'round this dust
I am overwhelmed and consumed by the remains of what was once you


I will wait while seizing every part
I will patiently search for every piece of you, no matter how small


I will search for all your ashes, love
I will continue to search for any evidence of your existence, out of love and devotion




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