Is this the moment where I look you in the eye?
Forgive my broken promise
That you'll never see me cry
And everything, it will surely change
Even if I tell you I won't go away today
Will you think that you're all alone
When no one's there to hold your hand?
And all you know seems so far away
And everything is temporary
Rest your head
I'm permanent [ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/d/david_cook/permanent.html ]
I know he's living in hell every single day
And so I ask oh god is there some way
For me to take his place
And when they say it's all touch and go
I wish I could make it go away
But still you say
Will you think that you're all alone
When no one's there to hold your hand?
When all you know seems so far away
And everything is temporary
Rest your head
I'm permanent
I'm permanent
Is the moment where I look you in the eye?
Forgive my promise
That you'll never see me cry
The song is about his brother in a sense, but not entirely.his brother took him on there when he tried out to support him, but david got to go.it's also about losing a loved one and being there for the people who are grieving. It's also about trying to keep his faith. It sort of depends on when you're listening to it how it's interpreted
Emote.. Emote.. Emote... My heart is absorbing deeply each lyrics that david sang... Suddenly.. I touch a wet liquid in my face... I didnt noticed that i was crying and i cant stop my tears... So sad... I love this song.. And cook's family... His bro... Rest in god's hand...
This song is about the ultimate love he feels for his brother. About his not being able to take his brother's place and make all the pain and suffering go away. Just like the david's lyrics say "i'm permanent" to his brother, david's brother will always be with him in heart, in his music and his being. Thank you for giving us this incredible gift of music.
This song , he actually sang it to his late brother , andrew cook , he passed away on 3 may 2009 , 1am . He was close to his brother , and seeing him suffer , makes him feel miserable . David came back early from his tour , just to spend time with his brother .