My Mother Grows Tired of My Sad Songs
Harmony Lost: Ashley Virginia's Poetic Journey Through Change
Lyrics
Walking down the road and it's changed again
Expresses a sense of change in the surroundings while walking down the road.
And I don't know when and I don't know why
Conveys uncertainty about when and why the changes occurred.
The ground beneath my feet, thought it was concrete
Describes the ground beneath the singer's feet as solid (concrete) but implies it was not as stable as perceived.
Thought it was sturdy, but it was sacrificed
Suggests that the stability (sturdiness) was sacrificed, indicating a loss or change in a foundational aspect.
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Repetition of "Ah," possibly signaling an emotional response or contemplation.
The green that's on the leaves has started yellowing
Observes a change in the color of leaves, symbolizing a shift or deterioration in nature.
And the birds don't sing, no, not anymore
Notes a lack of birdsong, indicating a loss of natural harmony or joy in the environment.
I try to keep the path, but I can't stop looking back
Expresses difficulty in moving forward while being drawn to the past.
Trying to move forward, but you're keeping score
Suggests a struggle to progress due to external judgment or comparison.
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Repetition of "Ah," possibly intensifying the emotional state.
My mother, she grows tired of my sad songs
States that the singer's mother is growing tired of the sad songs.
Not that they're bad songs, but they bring her down
Clarifies that it's not the quality of the songs but their emotional impact on the mother.
These words were never meant for entertainment
Asserts that the lyrics were not intended for mere entertainment but have a deeper, emotional purpose.
I can't contain this, or I would surely drown
Expresses a feeling of overwhelming emotion that cannot be contained without facing drowning.
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Repetition of "Ah," possibly emphasizing a continuing emotional struggle.
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Repetition of "Ah," possibly intensifying the emotional tone or concluding the song.
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