Green and Grey
Eternal Whispers: Green and Grey's Poetic Tribute
Lyrics
it was monday
Reference to a specific day (Monday).
the rain came pouring down
Describes heavy rain.
chose the saddest way
Choosing a melancholic path or approach.
to where your father lays
Heading toward the burial site of the father.
it was monday
Reiteration of the day (Monday) and rain.
the rain came pouring down
Repetition of rain, emphasizing its significance.
nothing left to say
Expressing a lack of words or communication.
all was green and grey
Describing the environment with colors, symbolizing sadness.
from the tall walls
Hearing comforting sounds from a tall structure.
we heard your soothing sounds
Reference to the source of soothing sounds.
slowly shooting up
Describing a gradual rise over unstable ground.
over shaky ground
Metaphor for overcoming challenges.
from the tall wall
Repetition of the tall structure and its echoes.
echoed many prayers
Mention of repeated prayers from the structure.
cycled tirelessly
Continuous and dedicated efforts represented by cycling.
in our hearts they stayed
Memories of heartfelt prayers enduring in people's hearts.
now he's wind in the trees
Symbolic transformation of the father into the wind among trees.
now he's wind in the trees
Repetition for emphasis on the father's transformation.
as we drove back
Reflecting on the journey back, witnessing the sunset.
we saw the sun going down
Observing the sun setting and symbolizing the end of a phase.
with it all the colors
Colors disappearing as the day ends.
in the river drowned
Imagery of colors sinking into a river.
as we drove back
Reiteration of the journey back with emphasis on the sun.
the sun left with the day
Linking the departure of the sun with the end of the day.
and took all the colors
Alluding to the fading of colors as night falls.
all but green and grey
Retaining only green and grey colors, symbolizing melancholy.
now he's wind in the trees
Repetition of the transformation of the father into the wind.
now he's wind in the trees
Reiteration for emphasis on the father's continued presence.
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