Wait
Embrace the Moment: Andrew Bird's Musical Odyssey of Waiting and Transformation
Lyrics
Wait, don't go too early
Encouraging someone to hold back from leaving too soon, suggesting patience.
You're tired but everyone's tired
Acknowledging the person's fatigue but emphasizing that everyone experiences fatigue.
But no one is tired enough
Highlighting that despite shared fatigue, no one has reached a point of exhaustion.
Only wait a little and listen
Advising to wait a little and actively listen, implying something important will be revealed.
Music of hair, music of pain
Introducing the metaphor of music to describe hair and pain, suggesting a poetic view of life's experiences.
Music of looms waving all our loves again
Expanding on the music metaphor, weaving the sounds of looms as a representation of love.
Be there to hear it
Encouraging the listener to be present and attentive to these metaphorical sounds.
It's your only chance
Emphasizing that this moment is a unique opportunity, possibly for understanding or appreciation.
Hair will become interesting
Suggesting that hair, a personal aspect, will become intriguing or meaningful with time.
Pain will become interesting
Implying that even pain will gain significance or become profound over time.
Second hand gloves
Introducing the concept of second-hand gloves, which may represent discarded or used things.
Will become lovely again
Suggesting that even seemingly worn or uninteresting items can regain charm or value.
Wait, wait for now
Reiterating the advice to wait, emphasizing the importance of the current moment.
Distrust everything if you have to
Advising caution and skepticism but placing trust in the passage of time ("the hours").
But trust the hours
Encouraging trust in the hours as they have supported and carried the listener through difficulties.
Haven't they carried you every?
Pondering on the supportive nature of time, questioning if it has carried the listener to their current point.
Where up to now?
Prompting reflection on the journey of life and where it has led the listener so far.
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