Accidie
Embracing the Ebb: Charley Stone's Reflection on Life's Pace
Lyrics
Slowing down, you hope
Expressing a desire to slow down in life.
For the best, you'll soon find time
Optimistically expecting positive outcomes with time.
For the things you let slide
Regret for neglecting important matters.
When the shadows grow
Symbolizing approaching challenges or difficulties.
As the moon begins to climb
Reference to the night and its influence.
Feel the ebb of the tide
Feeling the gradual decline or retreat, possibly in life's momentum.
Noon demon
Introducing the concept of "noon demon," a metaphor for lethargy or apathy.
Pulled you under
Being affected or consumed by the noon demon.
Away from all care
Moving away from responsibilities or concerns.
Woe betide you for
Expressing a warning or negative consequence for slowing down prematurely.
Slowing down before your time
Regret for decelerating or taking it easy too soon.
Lassitude is a crime
Describing lethargy as a punishable offense.
Accidie, torpor
Introducing the terms "Accidie" and "torpor" as states of spiritual or mental sloth.
Lethargy of silent time
Describing a silent and sluggish passage of time.
Quietly life slips by
Life slipping away quietly, possibly due to inactivity or lack of engagement.
Soon you'll know
Anticipating an understanding or realization of the consequences.
How low
Indicating a realization of how low one has fallen.
Languorous passivity
Describing a state of laziness or lack of initiative.
Will wind your blinds down
Comparing the consequences to the closing of blinds, possibly suggesting a darkening or closing off of opportunities.
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