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Amy Lee wrote this song about her little sister who died when she was 3 and Amy was 6. Amy calls it the "
Hello" of this album. (thanks, Elizabeth - Old Town, ME)
In this song, Lee sings about killing yourself to joined a loved one. If you listen carefully to the last time the chorus is repeated, she says "I long to be like you sis." (thanks, Sara - Anoka, MN)
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"You're not alone, no matter what they told you--you're not alone! I'll be right beside you forevermore." That part is so haunting and you can't help but feel sorry for her.
This song is rated 5 stars on my iPod and on here.
i really can't get enough of it and i believe it's the masterpiece of Evanescence
Music is so emotional and haunting
and Amy's voice and performance is just great
lyrics is beyond my limits of holding myself together
"I long to be like you, sis. Lie cold in the ground like you, did. There's room inside for two, and I'm not grieving for you."
I love Amy Lee, and I love her songs. They are amazing!!! The first time I heard this song, I cried. Only becuase I cant imagine losing my sister. She is so close to me. She's not my younger sister, but she is still family.
1st line sounds like dad or ah i.e like she didn't take a grate breath of air before she began to sing that line
for some reason when ever i hear this song i think of her standing infront of a grave