Each of these three songs are very dear to me and remain consistently on my playlist for many reasons. I am not someone who generally connects to music, and I typically listen to songs without lyrics for this reason. As comical as it may be, the lyrics of these pieces are ones in which I do relate to, and it serves many purposes. A reminder that everything will be okay, a reminder that the world is not my enemy, and a reminder that, no matter how isolated I may feel, I am not alone. As someone who constantly feels “lost in thoughts all alone”, this last point is remarkably important.
I figured I would use this post as an opportunity to record three of my favourite and most meaningful verses from each of these pieces. They have benefited me greatly over the years and I hope that, by sharing them, at least one person might be able to take away a little something.
Heritors of Arcadia
“Seek what lies beyond this dark age”
“Times warm embrace begins to heal all”
“I am the Earth, I will make you strong”
Edge of Dawn
“As joy surrounds, comfort abounds”
“Don’t ever take back your kind hand”
“Never give in to the call of yesterday” (I plan to get this one tattoo’d, actually)
Lost in Thoughts All Alone
“Embrace the brand new day”
“Life is not just filled with happiness, nor sorrow. Even the thorn in your heart, in time it may become a rose”.
“The rain falls, but can’t wash away the mud.”
There is no such thing as unshakeable willpower. Everyone will have days in which they struggle, days in which everything seems to go sideways. Mastery is not something that can be attained through determination alone; it is important to rely on what brings you solace when you feel backed into a corner. For me, solace just happens to be a couple of songs from a video game series. Kinda corny, isn’t it?
Definitely been in that headspace lots. It can be weird to be in a room full of people and yet feel alone/isolated. You have my number, so feel free to reach out whenever.
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