Music Box
Love's Broken Melody: Crystal Bernard's Music Box Tale
Lyrics
Thank you for asking
Expressing gratitude for the inquiry
It's a beautiful ring
Referring to a beautiful ring as a symbol of love
A symbol of love surrendering
Describing the ring as a representation of love surrendering
But I don't believe in
Expressing disbelief in traditional wedding vows ("To have and to hold")
To have and to hold
Questioning the value of the traditional commitment
It's not worth it's weight in gold
Stating that the commitment is not as valuable as it may seem
Here in my music box
Referring to a personal space or memories through a metaphorical "music box"
Are old souvenirs
Mentioning old memories or keepsakes in the "music box"
Love that was promised through the years
Recalling love that was promised over the years
The hinges are broken
Describing the state of the "music box" with broken hinges
The music is gone
Noting the absence of music in the "music box"
The memory still lives on
Emphasizing that memories still persist despite the brokenness
What I did for love
Reflecting on actions taken for the sake of love
He gave me a promise ring
Recalling the receipt of a promise ring as a symbol of commitment
I cried, then I gave him my life
Describing a commitment of giving one's life for love
He left, and I learned to live by myself
Experiencing the departure of the loved one and learning to live independently
I tried, but it wasn't enough
Expressing effort in trying to make the relationship work
What I did for love
Repeating the question of what was done for love
Small Cinderella doesn't turn anymore
Describing a change in the character "Small Cinderella"
Her face isn't like it was before
Noting a transformation in appearance and demeanor
The rosette of gold was in the shape
Describing a golden rosette in the shape of a heart
of a heart
Highlighting the symbolic nature of the rosette
But years let it fall apart
Noting the passage of time and the deterioration of the rosette
What I did for love
Repeating the reflection on actions taken for love
He gave an engagement ring
Recalling the receipt of an engagement ring
I cried, then I gave him my life
Describing a commitment of giving one's life for love again
He left, and I learned to live by myself
Experiencing the departure of the loved one and learning to live independently again
I tried, but it wasn't enough
Expressing effort in trying to make the relationship work again
What I did for love
Repeating the question of what was done for love, concluding the reflection
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