Breathe, this is not the end
“To the Living” was written as a reply track to another original song of mine; “25 Decibels”. One is singing from life toward those in death, and another from death toward those in life, or it can also be interpreted in other ways too, the song’s yours to enjoy.
Unlike “25 Decibels”, this was not written from my past experience alone. It’s more like a compiled bits and pieces of grief, love, good will, and so many other unexplainable feelings I’ve picked up from different places and people close to me all throughout my life, some are simply what I wish I could tell them in their darkest time. All of them, pieced together to create this little song overflowed with emotions that I just can’t help but cry while writing it even if it's not just my own story. Grief is never an easy thing to tap into, let alone channel, but somehow the lyrics of this song just flowed out so effortlessly. I just feel like - if there’s one thing they’d wanna say, it would be this.
Honestly, this is one of the times I truly had a hard time singing even though everything is within my range, with my voice hoarse and cracking a lot every time I tried to record it and almost everything surrounding this production constantly running into some ridiculous problems. My mixer’s programs ran into unusual issues multiple times with things suddenly disappearing, crashing, or readjusting on its own, my guitar also fell from its stand before I try to re-record the song instrumental and now the fret needed to play this song doesn’t work, just that one, the rest is fine - so I was somehow forced to settle with the latest recording that I had. Even so, I'm happy with the result! That aside, thank you for your patience, I've really been taking my time with this project and just go with the flow when it comes to my contents. Thank you for being here and taking your time to listen to this little song of mine ❤️
This is one of the personal projects I hold close to my heart and it has indeed been one hell of a journey trying to bring this song to life. I know this song might sound a bit sad but I hope you can also feel just how much love it also carries, an overwhelming amount to the point that it almost hurts. Take them with you too.
This is a message to the living, it’s so beautiful yet so heartbreaking.
But what would I know?
I’m but a messenger
Take care and enjoy!
- AmiLLy
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🔗"To The Living" available now for streaming:
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【Credits:】
Lyrics & Composition by @AmiLLyArchive
Vocal by AmiLLy
Guitar & Arrangement by AmiLLy
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Mix & Mastering by @Brrdy
Illustration by Brrdy!
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【Lyrics:】
Headed off to a journey far away
You weren’t ready, I know
And you cried yourself to sleep again
I know you’re not okay
When life flutter by at such a frightening pace
How one could’ve guessed?
What comes, what goes
Who’s parting ways
Ain’t it bitter sweet how
This gift of time’s both cursed and blessed
And now, I’m gone but I want you to know
That I’m proud of all that you are
And you got it from here
I know it wasn’t easy
I wish I could tell you sorry, but
It is there, it is there
All the memories that we shared are
Right where they’re supposed to be
So don’t be too sad when you think of me
Everywhere, I’m everywhere
Know that I’m never anywhere far
Don’t cry, don’t cry
And I’m sure that you’ll be alright
Don’t cry, don’t cry
And I’ll see you
In another life
Get up, get all your things in place
And wipe off all those tears
And make sure you eat something today
Your whole life still awaits
Even without me on the page
You gotta move along
In time, I know you’ll find a way
So please, don’t be so down
Brush off the dust and lift your head
And sing it loud
I’m gone but I want you to know
To be proud of all that you are
And you got it from here
I know it won’t be easy
It might be a little lonely, but
It is there, It is there
All the memories that we shared are
Right where they’re supposed to be
If you ever need strength just think of me
Everywhere, I’m everywhere
Know that I’m never anywhere far
Don’t cry, don’t cry
And I’m sure that you’ll be alright
Don’t cry, don’t cry
And I’ll see you again
One day all these will be just a tale
(One day we’ll be back to the sea of stars and I’ll)
But at this one point in time you’re still
(Be watching over you)
You’re still here breathing
(Live on for now)
And again, you’ll thrive
Carry on the light
(Live in the now)
It’ll hurt sometimes but
Let’s look back with smile
Take a breath
This is not the end
And it’s okay to forget me
I just hope that you’re happy
Right here, right here
From now and so many years ahead
It’s been one hell of a journey, but
I’m so damn glad that we once meet
I’ll keep it near, keep it near
All the times we hold so dear
(Don’t cry, don’t cry)
(And I’m sure that you’ll be alright)
(Don’t cry, don’t cry)
And I’ll see you
In another life