Seal Eyeing
Nature's Symphony: A Melting Tale by Animal Collective
Lyrics
me,
Referring to the speaker
slowly walking, going to see the
Describing the speaker's slow walk
seal
Introducing the central theme, a seal
swimming in the lake of melted
Describing the location as a lake with melted ice
ice.
Emphasizing the state of the lake
The minnows they are catching must be
Observing minnows catching something good
good.
Positive comment on the minnows' success
They stay so long, entreat us too
Expressing the duration of the seal's stay and inviting others to write
Encouraging creative expression about connecting with nature
Of getting close to nature. People
Acknowledging that people already know about nature's importance
know:
General awareness of nature's significance
It's a good time for a photo, can't let
Highlighting the appeal of capturing the moment with a photo
go.
Expressing reluctance to let go of the photo opportunity
But the ice should not be melting every-
Concern about widespread ice melting
where,
Stating the issue of melting ice everywhere
Swimmin' around and melting on the
Describing swimming and melting at the shore
Portraying the consequences of melting ice on the shores
Our shores will all be dripping round a
Anticipating dripping shores forming a swirl
Emphasizing the impact on the surroundings
Now there's no time for a photo but
No time for a photo due to urgent circumstances
Ah, good to swim in sunshine...
Expressing the joy of swimming in sunshine
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