Good Morning Night
Embracing Life's Echoes: Good Morning Night by Bad Astronaut
Lyrics
Today a tribute to my sister
Today is dedicated to honoring and remembering the speaker's sister.
And I don't want to make her feel
The speaker is mindful of not causing any additional emotional pain to their sister.
Any worse than she must feel
Acknowledging the existing emotional distress that the sister is experiencing.
Today my arms reach for survivors
The speaker expresses a desire to support survivors, possibly referring to those who have overcome challenges.
A medal I had never won
The speaker reflects on achieving a personal victory or accomplishment represented by an unearned medal.
But it's never meant this much, it's obvious
The significance of the victory has never been as profound as it is now.
Bells ring, waking
Bells ring, signaling the beginning of a new day or event.
The thought of yesterday is beckoning
The speaker is drawn to memories of the past, particularly the day before.
Night lies to razz
Night is described as deceptive or misleading.
Life is a long breath
Life is likened to a continuous breath, suggesting its duration and rhythm.
Hey now
Hey now (possibly an interjection expressing surprise, emotion, or attention).
I'll be on occasional vacation
The speaker plans to take occasional breaks, pretending to retain a sense of childhood.
Pretending I never grew up
The speaker denies growing up entirely.
And I've never given up on anyone
The speaker remains committed to not giving up on anyone.
Bells ring, waking
Bells ring again, suggesting a recurring theme or event.
Lure of sedation always beckoning
The temptation of sedation is always present.
Good morning night
Greeting the night with a positive acknowledgment, "Good morning night."
Mine is a lifetime
Reflecting on a lifetime, possibly one's own experiences and existence.
Can't imagine life without those blue eyes
The speaker cherishes the thought of life with someone represented by blue eyes.
But they will take those lights away
A fear or anticipation that the metaphorical lights (joy or happiness) may be taken away.
When they see 'em in harms way
Anticipating a threat to happiness when it is in harm's way.
This is the killer you are tempting
Describing a dangerous temptation that can be destructive.
The other sum of all we are
Highlighting the complexity of human nature, the sum of both good and bad.
Resent to live, resent to wait, resent to fight
Aversion to living, waiting, and fighting, suggesting inner conflicts or struggles.
Bells ring, waking
Bells ring again, perhaps symbolizing a cyclical nature of events or thoughts.
The sound of innocence is beckoning
The innocence of a sound is alluring or inviting.
Night storms to lout
Night is characterized by storms and unruly behavior.
This is a long life
Life is portrayed as lengthy.
Hey now
Hey now (repeated, possibly emphasizing a point or expressing emotion).
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