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• ninableu 0 points 2010-01-12 17:07

  I recently lost my mother to a monster of a disease..so the "Created you a monster.." and Deep within I'm shaken by the violence" has another meaning...to me.
  Its been two months Mom..and this song rings so true.."The yearning to be near you..I dont know how to let you go..."
  I love you so much.
  Sending Hugs and Kisses to Heaven

• Ron 0 points 2008-04-12 03:32

  "Created you a monster..." refers to what one becomes once drug addiction takes him or her.
  "Deep within I'm shaken by the violence"
  That phrase is often revealed by heroin addicts trying to recover and going through withdrawals.

• Keith 0 points 2007-12-20 23:45

  This is a tremendous song. I have been through what she is singing about. I can not believe that someone who hasn't could write this song, but then there is also 'I will remember you' and so many more. Having no artist ability at all, I am astounded by people who can see things so clearly only in their mind and then express it in a way that deeply touches those that have experienced it. Sarah is a true artist and this song is remarkable

• Cathi 0 points 2007-08-23 23:07

  I stand (very happily) corrected. Thank you Smith00.

• Smith00 0 points 2007-08-23 17:36

  Cathi,

  Temptuous is certainly a word. It is an abbreviated form of tempestuous.

• Cathi 0 points 2007-06-02 14:10

  The first line:
  "What ravages of spirit
  Conjured this temptuous rage"

  What do you think that means? "Temptuous" it's not really a word but I really like it.
  Any therories? Anyone?

• Catherine 0 points 2007-05-03 21:34

  I have always taken the song to mean: I love you but I know we can't be together (either because one of us is already with someone or because the other person doesn't have the same feelings) but I can't get over you. My heart is still yours all the same. I wish I didn't feel this way, but I do.

• Heather 0 points 2007-04-22 04:11

  i dance to this song and i don't think people really understand until they listen to the words. I am 11 and people say i am to young to dance to this song but if they would listen to the words it tells a story of how someone has lost a family member or close friend and is angry and frustrated until they realize that they have to let them go and move on and that it is ok. So yeah i know what i am doing!

• Carson 0 points 2007-02-06 23:02

  This is such a powerful song, and I haven't been though it, but it's so clear once you get it what every word means. I love how in the last refrain she uses the word "but" - "And I have sense to recognize, but" instead of "that". One word, and yet such a brilliant use that shows her feelings about how she wants to let go, but can't.

• SHMILY 0 points 2006-12-25 06:02

  I realize I love you so much DF,....you are the one I have searched for....and yet....you were just over the bridge a few miles you see....you were so close....the one for me.

• Vega 0 points 2006-12-24 05:34

  i'm sorry MJ...forgive me.

• Rebecca 0 points 2006-09-17 04:34

  I completly agree. This is such a very moving, song. Exspecially, if you have been in this situation. The wonderful part about this song, is that it can inturperated in many ways. That is the beauty, that's is why it touches so many people's lives. It is one of my favorite songs from her album.

• Renee 0 points 2006-08-14 19:34

  Some people will not understand this song. Once you've been through a situation like the song is speaking of, you so get it. Then you can appreciate the depth of it.

• Lauren 0 points 2006-07-29 01:10

  I love this song!