When I Knew Everything

A song I wrote not too long ago. Not sure if I like it or not.

When I Knew Everything

 

Take my beating heart from me

So I may bleed no more.

Stop this insane intensity

And let me feel no more.

End this antagonistic agony.

Falling tears no more.

Destroy my pride and dignity

For which I need no more.

 

Chorus:

Back when I knew everything

So many things

Slipped through my fingers.

Back when I knew everything

I never saw you

But now you linger

Within my mind.

Within my soul.

Within my heart.

You've gained control.

Time is borrowed.

I live the day

For your return,

To come back my way.

 

Take this lack of light from me

So the shadows will grow no more.

Instill within an integrity

Finding strength to falter no more.

Bury all my hypocrisy

And I'll hold judgement no more.

Lend love legitimacy

And my lust will prevail no more.

 

Chorus: (repeat)

 

Living within your eyes,

Finally I realize

All things that I knew

Mean nothing without you.

 

Chorus: (repeat)

 

Legion

23Mar07

Reviews

[Andromeda]

i love this! especially the last stanza. it's so beautiful, kinda like a plea or an apology. it also has a great rhythm

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Hmm, this wasn't bad, the lines I thought were the best were..."Take this lack of light from me"
"So the shadows will grow no more."
"Instill within an integrity"
"Finding strength to falter no more."
"Bury all my hypocrisy"
"And I'll hold judgement no more."
"Lend love legitimacy"
"And my lust will prevail no more."

Those were excellent lines, but the rest of it I wasn't really feeling it, but it's not bad, I probably have to hear this to music to make bette judgement

[Rain]

I definately hear a song in the lines, also a lot of second guessing, a lot of doubt. The saying is " I wish I knew then, what I know now," but, I've always said.." I wish I knew now..what I knew then" lol. We do think we know it all when we were younger. Great piece. Rain..

[The Archangel Gabriel]

Great job! What do you mean "when" you knew everything! We still know it all!

I think that old age really just puts into perspective how little you really know.

-Gabe

[Emily B]

wow! When I knew everything, I think we can all identify with that . . .

[E. M. Murren]

I don't know the style of your music but this would work in several. It is well said. It flows gracefully as well... smooth rhythm. Almost a folkish/country feel to it.

[Brenda Sue]

Beautiful and sad. Great song.

[Lia]

So beautiful. You've described the feelings brilliantly. Thanks xx

[Melanie Jane Boicourt S..]

I like that song a lot. Really good job.
Love aAll, Mejasha

[Nicole Renee]

Wow, I thought this song was lovely song! I liked most of the lyrics in this. Great job! :D

-Nicole