Eliza
Soulful Reflections: Embracing Transformation in Anna Calvi's 'Eliza'
Lyrics
The lonely won't hold me for good
The feeling of loneliness is temporary and won't last indefinitely.
Peaceful is gleaming she stood
There is a serene and calm presence, possibly a person, shining brightly.
To see her, to be her, to change
Expressing a desire to witness and embody the qualities of another person named Eliza, suggesting a desire for change.
As if like a kiss we're the same
Describing a connection with Eliza, likening it to a kiss, suggesting intimacy or similarity.
So hold me up, hold me up
An appeal to be supported or uplifted emotionally.
If only I could be you
An expression of a wish to be like Eliza, to understand and embody her qualities.
Eliza
Repetition of the name "Eliza," possibly emphasizing the significance of this person.
Eliza
-Eliza
-Eliza
-My sister, my pistol below
Referring to Eliza as a sister and a source of strength or protection.
If you could know all that I know
An invitation for Eliza to understand the speaker's experiences and emotions deeply.
I'm falling, no warning, no way
Expressing a sense of falling or vulnerability, with no advance notice or preparation.
Tomorrow, tomorrow's too late
A sense of urgency, emphasizing that waiting until tomorrow is too late.
So hold me up, hold me up
A plea for support and encouragement to face challenges.
I know that I could be you
An acknowledgment that the speaker has the potential to be like Eliza.
Eliza
Repetition of the name "Eliza," reinforcing the focus on this person.
Eliza
-Eliza
-Eliza
-So priceless and godless I wait
Describing Eliza as something valuable and beyond the influence of gods, with a sense of anticipation.
To leave this soul behind
Expressing a readiness to leave behind the current state of the soul.
Untangle the jangle of bells
Using the metaphor of untangling bells to describe overcoming fear or confusion.
They ring my fear through the night
Describing the nighttime as a period of fear, possibly implying a need for resolution or clarity.
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