Breathe
Moments Lost: Unveiling the Breath of Life in David Gray's Melodic Tapestry
Lyrics
Wake, wake and the moments gone
Repetition emphasizes the fleeting nature of time, urging the listener to wake up and be present in the moment.
Wake, wake and the moments gone
-Wake, wake and the moments gone
-Wake, wake and the moments gone
-Then the door bell rings
The doorbell rings, signaling an interruption or a moment of attention.
Some ask u could
Someone asks for time, and there's a request to feel the weight of a burden.
Spare a little time
-To feel the weight that's mine
-The lower down you go
Suggests descending into a lower emotional state or challenging situation.
Get out your heart get sniped
An invitation to open up emotionally but warns of potential hurt or betrayal.
Caught in the wheels in dust tracks
Metaphorical reference to being caught in the difficulties and challenges of life.
Angle on the edge
-Breathe
The word "Breathe" serves as a pause or a reminder to take a moment amidst challenges.
Feel your in too deep
Sense of being deeply involved or committed, possibly to a challenging situation.
So ill corrupt some ton
Describes corrupting or compromising something valuable, followed by a retreat to safety.
Drop it in the tin
-An slither back within
-Your crenelated wealth
References personal and familial well-being and wealth, posing a question about forgetting something important.
Your educated self
-Your family in rue-health
-And all the joy it bring
Despite joys, there's a sense of overlooking or neglecting something crucial.
Aren't we forgetting something?
A question about forgetting something, possibly highlighting a lapse in awareness.
Feed it on the ledge, Feed it on the ledge
Repetition of "Feed it on the ledge" suggests sustaining or nurturing something precarious.
Breathe, Breathe, Breathe, Breathe
Reiteration of "Breathe," reinforcing the importance of taking a pause or finding solace.
And in the heat of bloom
Describes a sense of confinement or being stuck, with imagery of scratching and howling.
You find you're like some dog
-Parked up in a field
-Medically sealed
-Scratching at the wind shield
-And howling at the glass
Expresses surprise or disbelief at not being aware of something, further emphasizing the need to breathe.
And anyone might walk past
-Were you not aware?
-Were you not aware?
-Were you not aware?
-Breathe
Reiteration of the word "Breathe" as a central theme or solution to the challenges described.
The sea of broken lives
References a sea of broken lives, mentioning various professions, suggesting a collective struggle.
Mechanics, doctor, house wives
-Feed it on the ledge
Repetition of "Feed it on the ledge" reinforces the idea of sustaining something fragile while emphasizing the need to breathe.
Feed it on the ledge
-Feed it on the ledge
-And Breathe
-Breathe
Final reminder to breathe, possibly indicating a resolution or coping mechanism.
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