In the quiet, lonely spaces between dusk and dawn, a voice reaches out—not for worldly riches, but for a home it can barely remember. This week’s haunting feature is a raw, emotional pilgrimage set to music, a stark contrast to flashier anthems. It’s the sound of a soul feeling “shackled to what’s past,” wandering heavy streets with a single, aching plea.

The lyrics are a masterclass in vulnerability, painting a picture of regret, “willful ways,” and a heart “tearing apart” while searching for redemption. The chorus transforms the name of Amitabha Buddha (“Ah Mi Ta”) into a deeply personal, childlike cry: “Remember me… You promised to bring me home, dear papa.” This intimate framing of the Buddha of Infinite Light elevates the song from a mere lament to a powerful, moving prayer for Pure Land refuge.

For anyone who has ever felt lost in the labyrinth of life, yearning for a light to guide them home, this track is a beautiful, heart-wrenching companion. It’s a reminder that even in the deepest despair, the search for that belonging is, in itself, a sacred start.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Where shall I go when nothing lasts?

Echoes of memories, shadows from the past,

I wander these streets, with nowhere to go,

Seeking the light, trying to find a home.

Each dawn feels heavy, weighed down by the night,

Yearning for peace, for a flicker of light.

But the world keeps turning, so cruel and so fast,

And I’m left here, shackled to what’s past.

[Chorus]

Remember me, Ah Mi Ta,

You promised to bring me home, dear papa.

Ah Mi Ta bha, Ah Mi Ta,

Let me return, when time no longer lasts.

In this fleeting life, where shadows are cast,

[Verse 2]

Regret and repent my willful ways,

Turned my face away when life moved fast.

The dreams I let go, the love I misplaced,

Now haunt me like whispers, memories laced.

Cracks in the pavement mirror my heart,

Each step is a reminder, tearing apart.

I search for redemption, for a map to my soul,

In the labyrinth of life, where darkness takes toll.

[Chorus]

Remember me, Ah Mi Ta,

You promised to bring me home, dear papa.

Ah Mi Ta bha, Ah Mi Ta,

Let me return, when time no longer lasts.

In this fleeting life, where shadows are cast,

[Bridge]

Now I feel lost, and fear it’s too late,

Searching for answers in fictitious fate.

Each night paints a canvas, with hues of despair,

Longing for solace, a breath of fresh air.

Can I find my way back to the love that I lost?

Can these echoes of silence bear the weight of the cost?

[Chorus]

Remember me, Ah Mi Ta,

You promised to bring me home, dear papa.

Ah Mi Ta bha, Ah Mi Ta,

Let me return, when time no longer lasts.

In this fleeting life, where shadows are cast,

[Outro]

I walk these streets, searching for a sign,

Longing for the light, as I try to unwind.

In the echoes of tomorrow, may I find my way,

To a place where I belong, come what may.

So here I stand, with hope in my heart,

Seeking the journey; it’s just the start.

To access the song, click on My Buddhist Songs.

May all be well and happy.