Story Behind The Song
Inspired by the death of Matthew Hjelm, this song describes feelings of sadness, life, and how things can happen unexpectedly.
Song Description
Matthew Hjelm, a 17 year old who died suddenly in March 2007, was the insoration behind this song.
| Song Length |
5:02 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Rock - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Heartbreaking |
Subject |
Sadness, Sorrow |
| Similar Artists |
Sevendust, Queensryche |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
VERSE 1:
It?s a sin to live so brief. The stains of life give color, make us all complete.
Betrayed by our skin. Such a fragile and translucent shell we?re in.
On and on the bells toll. The sound our final road.
The vibration forms our destiny. It calls us all back home.
CHORUS:
You?ve got to let go trust fate. It can?t be that this is the only place.
The beauty that we create is the worship that we were born to make.
Plant the seeds and just walk away. Chasing domination will lead you astray.
Rely on a steady hand. Succeed control and let the helmsman steer you in.
Never stop to question the plan. Don?t be conscious of controlling the life in your hands.
This guidance a gift to man. Just remember that the hjelmsman always has a plan.
VERSE 2:
To let go but not forget, this transcends the human condition we are in.
In a frame built with love we keep memories we hold but cannot touch.
CHORUS:
You?ve got to let go trust fate. It can?t be that this is the only place.
The beauty that we create is the worship that we were born to make.
Plant the seeds and just walk away. Chasing domination will lead you astray.
Rely on a steady hand. Succeed control and let the helmsman steer you in.
Never stop to question the plan. Don?t be conscious of controlling the life in your hands.
This guidance a gift to man. Just remember that the helmsman always has a plan.
BRIDGE:
Betrayed by our skin. Such a fragile and translucent shell we?re in.
CHORUS:
You?ve got to let go trust fate. It can?t be that this is the only place.
The beauty that we create is the worship that we were born to make.
Plant the seeds and just walk away. Chasing domination will lead you astray.
Rely on a steady hand. Succeed control and let the helmsman steer you in.
Never stop to question the plan. Don?t be conscious of controlling the life in your hands.
This guidance a gift to man. Just remember that the helmsman always has a plan.
ENDING VERSE:
It?s a sin to live so brief. The stains of life give color, make us all complete.