Arrival
Journey of Love and Discovery: Dar Williams' Arrival
Lyrics
My dad's a miracle and so's my mom.
Expressing admiration and awe for her parents, referring to them as miracles.
They fly over the blue.
Metaphorically describing her parents soaring above life's challenges.
They finish their dinner and then they take one another's hand.
Depicting a scene of parental unity, emphasizing love and connection.
And off they go to find a broader point of view.
Highlighting the adventurous spirit of her parents in seeking a broader perspective.
For it's a give and take beyond the ordinary.
Describing their relationship as extraordinary, involving mutual giving and taking.
What with all the cats and kid's that they've loved.
Acknowledging the love they've shared with animals and children.
And they will not be alone.
Asserting that they will not be alone, possibly alluding to enduring love and companionship.
My friends give me purple flowers and orange tea
Describing gestures of friendship through gifts of purple flowers and orange tea.
On goosedown spilling quilts and turquoise chairs
Depicting a scene of shared comfort and warmth among friends.
We greet each other in a wild profusion of words
Highlighting lively interactions with friends using a profusion of words.
And wave farewell amidst the wonderment of air
Capturing the transient nature of farewells amid the beauty of existence.
And in the laughing times we know that we are lucky
Acknowledging the fortunate moments of joy and laughter in life.
And in the quiet times we know that we are blessed
Reflecting on the serene and blessed moments experienced during quiet times.
And we will not be alone
Reiterating the theme that they will not be alone, emphasizing connection.
Well, the light that stopped the night felt like forgiveness to you
Describing a transformative moment of forgiveness represented by light.
As the garbage trucks came bustling through their rounds
Contrasting a profound moment with the mundane, using the metaphor of garbage trucks.
You stared at the pictures on your wall and all the postcards from your friends
Reflecting on memories through pictures and postcards, symbolizing friendship.
As you heard the birds and old familiar sounds
Connecting with familiar sounds and nature, signifying a sense of home.
An that's when you knew this world can't be saved, only discovered
Expressing a realization that the world can't be saved but can be explored.
And you knew things could be different than before
Acknowledging the possibility of positive change from the past.
And you will not be alone anymore
Reassuring that the person will not be alone anymore, conveying a sense of hope.
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