Unlucky at Cards
Whispers of Love and Loneliness: Unraveling the Poetry in 'Unlucky at Cards'
Lyrics
The sky looks gray again and the moon is full
The speaker observes a gloomy sky and a full moon.
I slumber through summer
The speaker sleeps or passes through the summer without engagement.
Please wake me when the leaves start to change
A request to be awakened when the seasons change, possibly symbolizing a desire for change.
'Cause it's always raining in my head
The recurring theme of a perpetual emotional storm in the speaker's mind.
Come and bury me in the snow
An invitation to be buried, metaphorically, perhaps seeking solace or escape.
Peonies falling over seem to land in my hair
Imagery of peonies falling on the speaker, potentially representing beauty amidst chaos.
A bee slowly finds you and takes you away
A bee, possibly symbolizing change or a significant event, takes someone away.
I know you hate the cold reaching out towards the sun
Awareness of someone's discomfort with the cold and reaching out for warmth or sunlight.
The world is yellow and sometimes it's a little more blue than you'd like
Observing a world with both happiness (yellow) and sadness (blue).
I let the silver of the moon engulf me (Engulf me)
The speaker letting the moonlight surround them, suggesting immersion in emotions.
But green is on my palette these days (These days)
The color green symbolizes growth or change in the speaker's life.
We can fit in a few more trees as Clair de Lune plays softly in the background (Softly in The background)
Suggesting the incorporation of more positive elements while a soothing melody plays.
Autumn comes every time the leaves change (Leaves change)
Autumn and change coincide, but this time carries a unique significance.
But it has a different meaning this time around
Reflection on the different meaning or perspective of the changing seasons.
All these words and the music comes out
Words and music become an outlet for the speaker's emotions.
Far too many problems, not enough fog
A recognition of numerous problems and a desire for clarity or resolution.
Clouds can't hold as much rain as we need
A metaphorical shortage of emotional release or understanding.
But I can still drown in what comes down
Despite the shortage, the speaker can still feel overwhelmed by their emotions.
Can someone put my head in the ground
An expression of wanting to escape or avoid emotional burdens.
I can't make these things work right (Make these things work right)
Struggling with making things in life work as intended.
Every time it all sounds wrong
Perceiving a consistent sense of discord or dissonance.
All I really want to do is say I love you (I love you)
A sincere desire to express love despite difficulties or obstacles.
How lonely do you feel in this crowd?
Addressing the loneliness experienced in a crowd.
All the wallflowers are blooming (Blooming)
Noticing positive changes or growth in seemingly reserved individuals.
That's why you're standing right here next to me (Right here next to me)
Linking the presence of someone to the positive transformation observed.
Give it just a few more moments and we'll head on home (Head on home)
Anticipation of returning home after a brief pause.
I hate everything about me
An acknowledgment of self-hatred or dissatisfaction.
I love everything about you
A contrasting expression of love towards someone else.
But I know it won't sound that way
A realization that expressing love may not be perceived as intended.
Let's go back one more time
A desire to revisit the past, possibly to rectify or relive certain moments.
I love the moon and the snow
Expressing affection for natural elements, the moon, and snow.
I love how much you love bees
Appreciating someone's affection for bees, possibly symbolizing industriousness.
I love the rain, you love the sun
Acknowledging differences in preferences between rain and sun.
It doesn't really matter because I love you
Stating that love transcends these differences.
(You're the puddles beneath my palms and knees)
Symbolic imagery portraying the significant presence of the loved one.
(You're the gentle wind pushing through the flowers and trees)
Continued symbolic descriptions of the loved one's influence.
(And I ask myself, "Just how long can this last?")
Contemplation on the longevity of the positive emotions experienced.
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