How The Mighty Fall
Fallen Echoes: A Tale of Rise, Love, and Loss
Lyrics
Church bells ringin', gospel singin'
Reference to the start of a religious gathering with church bells and gospel singing.
Mary's limping up the steps
Depiction of a woman named Mary limping towards the worship hall.
To the worship hall
Description of the destination, the worship hall, where the religious service is held.
She was born in the afternoon
Mention of Mary's birth in 1945 on Victory Day (V-Day) when Berlin fell.
On V-Day in 1945 when Berlin falls
Further details about Mary's birth and the historical context of Berlin falling in 1945.
She was the toast of the town
Reflection on Mary's past popularity and social status as the toast of the town.
Every boy would lay it down
Highlighting the attention Mary received from boys, suggesting her desirability.
To serve her crown
Emphasis on Mary's attractiveness and the willingness of boys to serve her.
Oh my, oh my how the mighty fall in time
An expression acknowledging the inevitable decline or downfall of those who were once powerful.
Married to a congressman
Introduction of Mary's marriage to a congressman and decisions made in the past.
Decided things way back when
Indication that Mary's husband, the congressman, played a role in decision-making.
It's a curtain call
Metaphorical reference to a curtain call, implying the end or conclusion of something.
Looking in the mirrored night
Description of Mary looking into a mirror at night, suggesting self-reflection.
The image staring back at her is all a lie
The reflection in the mirror is described as a lie, hinting at a distorted self-image.
It seems a trick of the eye
Suggestion that what Mary sees in the mirror might be a trick of the eye or deceptive.
Just yesterday she heard her
Recollection of Mary hearing her baby's newborn cry, indicating a past moment of joy.
Baby's newborn cry
The contrast between the past joy and the current situation, possibly implying loss or change.
Oh my, oh my how the mighty fall in time
Reiteration of the theme that the mighty, represented by Mary, experience a fall over time.
Oh my, oh my how the mighty fall in time
Continuation of the acknowledgment of the inevitable decline of the powerful.
Just tearing through the pages
Metaphor of tearing through pages, possibly symbolizing recklessness or hasty actions.
And losing your mind
Suggestion that engaging in such actions leads to losing one's mind or stability.
'Fore you know it you've
A warning about the consequences of one's actions before reaching a point of no return.
Reached your last line
Mention of reaching the last line, indicating the conclusion or irreversible outcome.
Oh my, oh my how the mighty fall in time
Reiteration of the theme that the mighty inevitably fall over time.
Oh my, oh my how the mighty fall in time
Final repetition of the acknowledgment of the unavoidable decline of the powerful.
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