Upon My Departure
Departure's Lesson: Embracing Loss & Lessons
Lyrics
When the final bell is rung
Reflecting on the end or a significant event signaled by the final bell.
And the game's declared over
Acknowledging the conclusion of a metaphorical game or life challenge.
We speak the words goodbye
Expressing farewell with the recognition that parting is inevitable.
And I know it's forever
Conveying the understanding that the departure is permanent.
An empty pit inside my chest
Describing a profound emptiness within the speaker's chest as a result of the departure.
Was more than a small clue
Noting that the emptiness was not a minor feeling but a significant indicator.
No you'll never see me again
Declaring the speaker's absence from future encounters.
Something I gotta get used to
Acknowledging the difficulty of adjusting to the absence.
But you left much behind
Highlighting the legacy or impact left behind by the departed.
Some peace and vital signs
Listing positive remnants such as peace and vital signs left by the departed.
Food for a busy mind
Referring to thoughts and memories left by the departed.
And souvenirs to hold tight
Mentioning keepsakes that are emotionally significant.
Just a passenger on your jetliner
Describing the speaker as a mere passenger on the departed person's journey.
Crashing to the ground
Using imagery of a jetliner crash to depict a sudden and impactful separation.
But the impact doesn't make a sound
Noting the absence of an audible impact, possibly emphasizing the internal nature of the impact.
Well a lesson to be learned
Extracting a lesson or wisdom from the departure experience.
From your departure
Associating the lesson with the departed person's leaving.
Funny thing but when you went away
Expressing a peculiar realization that the departure took away part of the speaker's remedy or solution.
I lost part of my cure
Conveying a sense of loss and the ongoing search for what was taken away.
And now I'm searching hard
Indicating a thorough search for answers or solace.
Underneath every card
Expressing hope and anticipation with regards to finding resolution.
Hoping with best regards
Requesting assistance or support from the departed in overcoming a dreamlike state of distress.
You'll bail me out of this dream state
(No specific interpretation provided for this line)
Oh but what I feel
Expressing genuine emotions and acknowledging the reality of the feelings.
Unfortunately is real
Highlighting the unfortunate truth and authenticity of the speaker's emotions.
Feeling the sting of pain
Describing the persistent and tangible pain experienced by the speaker.
Not a damn thing can erase the stain
Emphasizing the indelible nature of the emotional impact, suggesting it cannot be erased.
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