Sep 19, 2020

Poets of the Fall - Where Do We Draw the Line


Such a sad but beautiful song.

It's fair to say that things haven't been easy in 2020. In this time where many of us are going through sadness, loss, pain, uncertainty, or depression, we need comfort, and a reminder that we still have our freedom: our choice.

For me, this song hits deep. It speaks to my soul as I deal with sadness and loss, much of which is out of my control.


When in pain, depression, or experiencing helplessness, we tend to question anything and everything. Know that this is normal. Invoke God if you wish. Ask him why this happens and where the line is drawn. At what point do you draw the line? What happens if you cross that line?

"What does tomorrow want with me
What does it matter what I see
If I can't choose my own design
Tell me where do we draw the line" 

....

"If we all walk behind the blind
Tell me where do we draw the line
Whatever tomorrow wants from me
At least I'm here, at least I'm free
Free to choose to see the signs
This is my line"


Lyrics:

On your palm an endless wonder
Lines that speak the truth without a sound
In your eyes awaits the tireless hunger
Already looks for prey to run down

So why do we keep up this charade
How do we tell apart the time to leave from the time to wait
What does tomorrow want from me
What does it matter what I see
If it can't be my design
Tell me where do we draw the line

The dance of flames and shadows in the street
Make poetry nobody's ever heard
The weight of loneliness stands on your feet
The cage already there around the bird
So why don't we join the masquerade
Before it all falls apart before our love becomes insatiate
What does tomorrow want from me
What does it matter what I see
If I can't choose my own design
Tell me where do we draw the line

Where's the cooling wind
Where's the evergreen field
Where's my mother's open arms
Where's my father lionheart
S'like the sun's gone down
Sleeps in the hallowed ground now
With the autumn's browns leaves
With the one who never grieves

What does tomorrow want with me
What does it matter what I see
If we all walk behind the blind
Tell me where do we draw the line
Whatever tomorrow wants from me
At least I'm here, at least I'm free
Free to choose to see the signs
This is my line


Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Marko Saaresto / Markus Kaarlonen / Olli Tukiainen

Where Do We Draw the Line lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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