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Lyrics of The Balancer's Eye by Lord Huron
verse
Heaven never ever heard a word I said
I′ve cried enough to raise the dead
"Everything comes and goes," they say
Here tomorrow, gone today
Heaven won't let me in, I don′t know why
No one ever loved half as much as I
Everyone's a sinner in the balancer's eye
I′ve prayed enough, I rolled the dice
Anyone′s luck can turn, I've heard
Not soon enough, I gave my word
I was born right into nothing
Under a very bad sign
Can I cross beyond that line?
Is it in my mind?
Is it in my mind?
Is it in my mind?
Is it in my mind?
Nothing′s waiting for us in the great sky
Life is equal to dust in the balancer's eye
Now I know that I can′t lift an old curse
Tell me, how does a man change the universe?
Will I ever be forgiven for the crime of my life?
Will it haunt me 'til I die?
To the end of time
To the end of time
To the end of time
To the end of time
bridge
Heaven won′t let me in, I don't know why
No one ever loved half as much as I
chorus
If I follow the starlight and call your name
Will I see you again on the astral plane?
Why did learnin' the truth make me feel worse?
Tell me, how does a man change the universe?
Doesn′t matter; it′s too late to do right
Heading into the void at the speed of light
Now I know that I can't lift an old curse
Tell me, how does a man change the universe?
Tell me, how does a man change the universe?
Tell me, how does a man change the universe?
outro
Follow the emerald star!
Writer(s): Ben Schneider
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The song 'The Balancer's Eye' by Lord Huron delves into themes of longing, regret, and the quest for redemption. The lyrics explore the narrator's struggles with feeling unworthy, seeking forgiveness, and questioning the impact of their actions on the universe, using metaphors like being denied entry to heaven and the weight of sins in the 'balancer's eye'. The repeated questioning of how one can change the universe reflects a deep introspection on personal responsibility and the desire to make amends despite the inevitability of past mistakes.
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Themes
Existential struggle
• Can I cross beyond that line?
• Heaven never ever heard a word I said
• I've cried enough to raise the dead
• Tell me, how does a man change the universe?
Longing for connection
• Heaven won't let me in, I don't know why
• If I follow the starlight and call your name, Will I see you again on the astral plane?
Regret and forgiveness
• Will I ever be forgiven for the crime of my life?
• Doesn't matter; it's too late to do right
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Moods
Reflection, heartbreak, despair, angst, solitude
Rating: PG
Lyrics to be enjoyed with parental supervision
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Contributions
Last edit almost 7 years ago
Vide Noir
Album • 2018 • 12 tracks
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