A poignant track that captures the bittersweet essence of friendship and loss. Written for a terminally ill friend, the song reflects on the emotional struggle of wearing her clothes, feeling survivor's guilt while wanting to honor her memory. As the narrator navigates feelings of regret and longing, they express a deep desire to cherish the time they've shared, hoping to celebrate her life through the remnants of her spirit.
Verse 1:
I wear your jacket tight,
Clouds of your scent pour in,
Threads of our laughter linger,
But I feel the weight of your fight.
Chorus:
You gave me pieces, I’m stitched with your soul,
Wearing the skin that you shed, I feel whole,
But the ghosts of our moments haunt my stride,
In the fabric of love, there’s a bitter goodbye.
Verse 2:
I wish I knew you better, in another time,
Wrapped in questions left behind,
The nights stretched thin, but I held you close,
Now I wear your stories, but it hurts the most.
Chorus:
You gave me pieces, I’m stitched with your soul,
Wearing the skin that you shed, I feel whole,
But the ghosts of our moments haunt my stride,
In the fabric of love, there’s a bitter goodbye.
Bridge:
I won’t let the dark chase me away,
Each thread, a memory, a part of your grace,
You’re still here in whispers, I feel you beside,
In every stitch, eternally tied.
Chorus:
You gave me pieces, I’m stitched with your soul,
Wearing the skin that you shed, I feel whole,
But the ghosts of our moments haunt my stride,
In the fabric of love, there’s a bitter goodbye.
Outro:
So I’ll wear your jacket like a shield of pride,
A bittersweet reminder of the love we can’t hide,
Through the trials and sorrows, we’ll conquer the tide,
In the threads of my heart, you’ll always reside.
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A bittersweet song written to a terminally ill friend. She's given some of her clothes to you and wearing her jacket gives you survivor's guilt, but you lie so as not to let that show. You want to wear it with pride while she's still here. You want to make the most of the skin she's shed for you, like you make the most of her. You wish you knew her better, you wish you'd had the time to get closer.
Deftones