Kerosene
Embers of Heartbreak: Anson Seabra's Kerosene Story
Lyrics
Empty bottles on a dusty wooden floor
Empty bottles symbolize past attempts at finding a remedy.
A remedy I've tried too many times
The speaker has attempted the remedy multiple times without success.
Echoes in my mind of
Memories linger in the speaker's mind, involving arguments and loud door slamming.
Shouts and slamming doors
The speaker acknowledges their proficiency in handling goodbyes.
I've done better with goodbyes
The sun setting and the reference to October night evoke a melancholic atmosphere.
Now the sun is heading back into it's grave
The night is described as cold and reflective of the speaker's emotional state.
It's a cold october night
The speaker senses the autumn air, seeking a way to ward off darkness.
Taste the autumn air and hope to find a way
The desire is to find solace and clarity in the midst of emotional turmoil.
To keep the dark out of my mind
A recurring theme of battling inner darkness is expressed.
Kerosene, kerosene she lit me up
The introduction of "Kerosene" suggests a destructive yet illuminating force.
She left me numb i call her kerosene
The speaker feels emotionally numbed by the impact of this force.
Kerosene, kerosene she lit me up
Repetition reinforces the idea of being ignited and left emotionally detached.
She left me numb i call her kerosene
The reference to "kerosene" becomes a metaphor for the person's impact.
Light a candle as I lay me down to sleep
Lighting a candle signifies seeking comfort and tranquility in sleep.
Watch the room begins to glow
The room glowing suggests a sense of warmth and security.
Listen quietly to wind and rustling leaves
Listening to nature's sounds provides solace and a feeling of being at home.
In the silence I'm at home
The speaker finds peace in silence.
In my dreams I see her standing by the fire
A dream sequence portrays the person by the fire, a symbol of passion and intensity.
Granite eyes reflect the flames
Describing the person's eyes as "granite" implies strength and resilience.
Humming softly 'til the embers start to tire
The memory of the person humming by the fire is cherished but fading.
A faded memory that I saved
The memory is preserved but losing its vibrancy.
Kerosene, kerosene she lit me up
Reiteration of the impact of "kerosene" on the speaker.
She left me numb i call her kerosene
The emotional numbness persists, attributing it to the influence of "kerosene."
Kerosene, kerosene she lit me up
Continued reference to the intense impact of the person.
She left me numb i call her kerosene
Emotional detachment remains a result of the person's influence.
Mmm, mmm mmm, mmm
Expressive sounds, possibly representing the lingering emotional impact.
Kerosene, kerosene she lit me up
Reiteration of the emotional ignition caused by "kerosene."
She left me numb i call her kerosene
The emotional numbness is a consistent outcome of the person's impact.
Kerosene, kerosene she lit me up
Continued acknowledgment of the intense influence of "kerosene."
She left me numb i call her kerosene
The person is persistently associated with emotional numbness.
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