Old Glass Pane
Whispers of Seasons: Embracing Change and Love in 'Old Glass Pane'
Lyrics
You can tell the old wind, "Don't you blow"
You can attempt to control the old wind by instructing it not to blow.
And you can try to stop the leaves from changing
You can try to prevent the leaves from changing.
But wintertime is on its way
Despite efforts, winter is approaching.
And you can only count the days till Autumn
You can only anticipate the days until Autumn fades away.
Fades away
Acceptance that Autumn will inevitably come to an end.
But you don't need to be okay
It's not necessary to be okay.
When you're feeling down and gray
During low and gloomy moments, you don't have to pretend.
And you don't need to let me in
You don't need to allow someone into your emotions.
Cause I'll be here when there are no words to say
The speaker will be there even when words fail.
And you can build a tower, and build it high
Building a tall tower and erecting walls won't shield you.
And you can throw up walls just like a mountain
Constructing barriers won't prevent eventual breakdown.
But when those walls are coming down
When those defenses crumble, you find yourself vulnerable.
You'll find yourself upon the ground again
A metaphorical representation of vulnerability and pain.
Bleeding
The aftermath of breaking down, bleeding and hurting.
But you don't need to be okay
It's okay not to be okay.
When you're feeling down and gray
During difficult times, there's no need to pretend.
And you don't need to let me in
You don't have to open up to others.
Cause I'll be here when there are no words to say
The speaker will be there when words fail to express.
So when you're staring through an old glass pane
Observing the world through an old glass pane.
And you can see the winds a-blowing
Accepting the natural course of events, even when the wind blows.
It's okay to watch leaves fall
Watching leaves fall is permissible because things will resolve.
Cause things just have a way of working out
Belief that situations have a way of working out.
And I know you're a-thinking of those times
Reflecting on past times when words were inadequate.
When there were no words to say
Nostalgia for moments when silence spoke volumes.
When you and I would just lock eyes
Recalling instances of locking eyes with someone special.
And smile cause there were just no words to say
Smiling because words were unnecessary in those moments.
And I've never put a lot of faith in love
The speaker has reservations about putting faith in love.
It's just not something you can hold
Love is intangible and challenging to grasp.
But if love is what I'm feeling
Expressing feelings of love when gazing into someone's eyes.
When I stare into your eyes
Love is deemed sufficient in those meaningful gazes.
Then loving's all I'll ever need to do
Commitment to love as the essential action.
So when you're staring through an old glass pane
Similar sentiment as in line 19, but with storms brewing.
And you can see the storms a-brewing
Acknowledging challenges but allowing things to unfold.
It's okay to let leaves fall
Letting go is acceptable, as situations resolve themselves.
Cause things just have a way of working out
Reiterating the belief that things work out in the end.
And I know you're a-thinking of those times
Reflecting on times when words were insufficient.
When there were no words to say
Revisiting moments of wordless connection with a smile.
When you and I would just lock eyes
Recalling the beauty of non-verbal communication.
And smile cause there were just no words to say
Smiling because, sometimes, words are unnecessary.
Cause sometimes there are just no words to say
A general acknowledgment that, at times, words are insufficient.
So I'll be here when there are no words to say
The speaker will be present when words fail to convey feelings.
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