Ironic how I had trouble getting over my perfectionist tendencies while recording this.
Dedicated to Vivi, the most perfectly imperfect person I know.
As I feel many of you would agree, this is an incredibly resonant and relatable song. If you're going through dark times, I hope this song brings you hope.
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Lyrics, subtitles, vocals and mix by me.
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Entered in I✖ESB-R2!
"What gives you hope?"
Even in the darkest times, there are people who will understand your pain and be there to carry you forward. Sometimes right within yourself you can find that little inkling of strength that will keep you going. This song, whether interpreted as a conversation between two people or an inner monologue, is about that strength of persisting hope.
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Lyrics: (Feel free to use with credit! And please drop me a message, I'd love to hear you sing this.)
"So is there a meaning as time keeps on passing?
Our whole world is nothing but God's little play-thing
All people, existing, are they worth nothing more?
Even when death comes, it all stays as before."
If it's all the same whether I were to live or die,
I would choose to live and die another time.
If it's all the same where I am, I understand
And I'd choose to leave a part of me behind.
"The future before me, it's darkened and hazy.
The past that's behind me - a heart forever breaking.
I've had enough with all this pain,
these feelings I just need to erase."
If it's all the same whether I were to laugh or cry,
Then I'll smile through my tears throughout this life.
And no matter how hurt or scorned, I'll smile more;
Laugh it off against the pain that's brushed aside.
"Loving all the 'me' that's behind my name
Calls for a perfection that I can't face
All that's blurred and murky are for only weak
Feelings in the way as they trip up my feet
So then happy, sad or angry, all emotions have no meaning
If you can't take a stand, then you'll face only pain."
But even these feelings hold so much, you know;
There's a hidden warmth they've always held alone.
Made up of faults and flaws, imperfect all;
I believe that's what we call a perfect "soul".
Is it all the same whether I were to live or die?
To find the answer I've decided to survive.
And as always I'll love and hate, with no differences made in fate,
That's the way I love to live throughout my life.
And that perfection you search for
That's all yours, nothing less, nothing more.
Don't try to play fake, you're safe,
Just this way.
"It's okay?"
It's okay.
"No more pain?"
"It's okay?"
It's okay.