The Passing Sun
Chasing Memories: A Melodic Journey of Love and Letting Go
Lyrics
As I look west, dear, joy arrests my run
Expressing joy and a momentary pause in movement as the speaker looks towards the west.
Towards your smile setting with the sun
Describing the smile of a loved one as it sets along with the sun.
You sing to me
Acknowledging a song sung by the loved one to the speaker.
A song too sad to sing
Characterizing the song as too sad for the speaker to sing.
It leaves me
Describing the emotional impact of the song, leaving the speaker with a heart full of sweetness.
With a heart of honey
Expressing a state of melting emotions in response to the song.
I'm melting in my seat
Describing the speaker's emotional state, hoping for clouds to cover the sun and protect the loved one.
Hoping passing clouds will find you whole
Expressing a desire for external elements (passing clouds) to safeguard the loved one.
I hear your thoughts when the robin starts to sing
Indicating an ability to sense the loved one's thoughts, particularly when a robin starts to sing.
From your lips, dear, a thousand songbirds flew to me
Recalling the impact of the loved one's words, symbolized by songbirds coming from their lips.
When the sun does rise
Describing the casting of a shadow on the loved one's sky when the sun rises.
It casts a shadow on your sky
Highlighting the presence of a subtle sigh from the loved one.
With your subtle sigh
Emphasizing the continued vitality of the dawn chorus despite challenges.
The dawn chorus still comes alive
Expressing solidarity with nature by singing alongside birds.
I'm singing with the birds
Expressing a wish for the sun to reach the loved one's heart through the speaker's singing.
Singing for the sun to find your heart
Acknowledging the enduring connection with the loved one, described as a splinter in the heart.
I've kept you close, dear, a splinter in my heart
Reflecting on memories that have a strong hold on the speaker during difficult times.
Memories have gripped me through the dark
Expressing an inability to physically hold onto the loved one who embarked on a journey of self-discovery.
But I can't hold you
Conveying that the speaker's significant dream cannot follow the loved one's chosen path.
You left to find your truth
Encouraging the loved one to ride along with the sun and songbirds, indicating acceptance and letting go.
My greatest dream
Conveying a sense of resolution to release the loved one on their chosen path.
Cannot depart upon your route
Expressing a hope that the rising sun will bring completeness to the loved one.
Now ride with sun and songbirds
Summarizing the transition of the loved one, riding with the sun and songbirds.
The wistful wind says time to let you go
Quoting the wistful wind, advising the speaker to let go and allow the loved one to move forward.
Ride with sun and songbirds
Reiterating the idea of the loved one riding with the sun and songbirds.
I hope the rising sun will find you whole
Expressing a final hope for the loved one's well-being as the sun rises.
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