Swell
Virginia's Silent Symphony: Unraveling Desires and Misery
Lyrics
Only Virginia so very kind
Virginia is the focus, being exceptionally kind.
All of her anyway that you desire
Virginia can be whatever one desires.
Only Virginia so crucified
Virginia is deeply affected or suffering.
And all of her dying keeps her alive
Despite her struggles, Virginia's dying somehow keeps her alive.
And swell
Introduction to the concept of "swell."
Made up for everyone else
Swell compensates for others, suggesting Virginia sacrifices for them.
Happy and horribly well
Virginia is both happy and unwell.
The girl with her soul on a shelf
Virginia is portrayed as a girl with her soul kept separate or hidden.
Only Virginia knows how to bleed
Virginia is the only one who truly understands suffering.
All of her giving never comes free
Her generosity comes at a cost, not freely given.
Only Virginia so desperately
Virginia is in desperate need or desire.
Wanting the whole world watching her misery
She wants the world to witness her pain and struggles.
Swell
Reiteration of the concept of "swell."
Made up for everyone else
Virginia continues to compensate for others.
Happy and horribly well
She remains both happy and unwell.
Hello misunderstood so go the lonely
Introduction of a misunderstood character facing loneliness.
Tracing your ashes to wood
Tracing the consequences of loneliness, perhaps leading to destruction (ashes to wood).
So go the lonely
Reiteration of the impact of loneliness.
And you are the only
The lonely character is the only one in focus.
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