Floral Glass
Eternal Memories and Floral Farewells
Lyrics
I picture your old living room the last I saw you in
The singer recalls the last time they saw someone in their old living room.
Your house had a perfect view above the garden
The person's house had a beautiful view overlooking the garden.
I remember the kitchen tiles spaced black and white
Recollection of the kitchen tiles, which were black and white in pattern.
Look up to see you smiling, you were happy then
They remember seeing the person happy and smiling.
(Promise I won't forget)
A promise not to forget the memories associated with this person.
I hope it's peaceful where you lay
Hoping for peace in the person's final resting place.
But trust me you'll still remain
Assurance that despite their physical absence, they'll remain in memory.
In the memory of you I chose to keep
Choosing to preserve memories of the person.
I know we lost her, but trust me she'll be okay
Despite the loss, there's belief that the departed person will be alright.
She may be gone but her ghost remains
Even though the person is gone, their presence lingers.
Just know we miss you and that we will meet again
Expressing missing the person and anticipating meeting again in the afterlife.
In another life
Belief in reunion with the departed in a different existence.
And I hold my mother close watching her sister go
The singer is witnessing their mother coping with the departure of her sister.
And the arms of an angel take her home
Metaphorical reference to the departed being taken to heaven by angels.
Your floral glass, I watch your casket depart this world
Watching the departure of the casket made of floral glass, symbolizing a farewell to this world.
To let the heavens lift you up again
Allowing the heavens to take the departed soul up once more.
(Promise I won't forget)
A reaffirmation of the promise to remember.
I hope it's peaceful where you lay
Desiring peace for the departed in their resting place.
But trust me you'll still remain
Reassurance that the person will persist in memories.
In the memories of you I chose to keep
Choosing to hold onto memories of the departed.
I know we lost her, but trust me she'll be okay
Belief that despite the loss, the departed will find peace.
She may be gone but her ghost remains
Recognition that the presence of the departed endures.
Just know we miss you and that we will meet again
Expressing missing the departed and anticipating a future meeting.
In another life
Hope for a reunion in another existence.
I'll live each day like it's my last day
A determination to live each day fully.
I'll savour it with every last breath
To cherish and value every moment.
And fight my way through everything because
To face challenges bravely because...
Eventually I'll be behind the glass
...eventually, the singer will also be behind the 'glass' (metaphor for death).
I pick my mum up off the floor
The singer helps their mother, offering reassurance and comfort.
I told her things I've told before
Repeating comforting words to console the mother.
That she cannot be hurt no more
Assuring the mother's safety from further pain.
She's safe behind those golden doors
A depiction of the mother's safety behind figurative 'golden doors'.
I get that you still feel alone
Acknowledgment of the mother's lingering sense of loneliness.
Hey mum that's what I'm here for
The singer reaffirms their commitment to being there for their mother.
You know I'll be here all along
Reassurance of steadfast support and presence for the family.
We're family, we will be strong
Emphasizing family strength and unity during tough times.
I know we lost her, but trust me she'll be okay
A belief that despite the loss, the departed will find peace.
She may be gone but her ghost remains
Acknowledgment of the lingering presence of the departed.
Just know we miss you and that we will meet again
Expressing missing the departed and anticipating a future meeting.
In another life
Hope for a reunion in another existence.
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