Lyrics
Were we larks in the garden
Reflecting on a time when we were carefree and joyful like larks in a garden.
Were we all just open mouths
Questioning whether our expressions and words were genuine or merely open mouths.
Were coyotes on the front porch
Suggesting a shift to a more wild or untamed state, possibly facing challenges symbolized by coyotes on the front porch.
Did they smile with Paper Teeth
Pondering if challenges or adversities were faced with a fragile and insincere demeanor, represented by "Paper Teeth" smiles.
And who are we
Raising the question of identity and self-awareness.
Barn loft
Referring to a barn loft, possibly as a metaphor for a secluded or private space.
Burning
Suggesting a burning or passionate emotion associated with the barn loft.
Old stars
Reflecting on the concept of old stars, possibly symbolizing past experiences or relationships.
Falling
Describing a sense of decline or loss, as old stars are falling.
Ashes light
Connecting the idea of ashes, light, and cold nights, possibly symbolizing the aftermath of a passionate experience.
Cold nights
Highlighting the contrast between the warmth of ashes and the coldness of nights.
Lark flys
Describing the flight of a lark, potentially symbolizing freedom or escape from lost sights or perspectives.
From lost sights
Continuing the theme of a lark flying away from lost sights or experiences.
Have lilacs frozen over
Questioning if certain beautiful aspects of life have become frozen or unattainable.
Have all the trees outgrown her
Pondering whether growth and change have left certain elements, represented by trees, behind.
Were we clean when the morning came
Reflecting on the state of purity or cleanliness during the morning hours.
Cause darling the sunrise has gone slower
Expressing a realization that the sunrise, a symbol of hope, has become slower or less impactful.
Barn loft
Repeating the setting of a barn loft, suggesting a continued focus on this symbolic space.
Burning
Reiterating the burning emotion associated with the barn loft.
Old stars
Reconnecting with the concept of old stars falling, emphasizing a sense of loss.
Falling
Repeating the imagery of ashes, light, and cold nights.
Ashes light
Continuing the theme of a lark flying away from lost sights.
Cold nights
Repeating the burning emotion associated with the barn loft.
Lark flys
Reiterating the idea of a lark flying away from lost sights.
From lost sights
Repeating the notion of a barn loft, suggesting its continued significance.
Barn loft
Reiterating the burning emotion associated with the barn loft.
Burning
Repeating the setting of a barn loft.
Old stars
Reconnecting with the concept of old stars falling.
Falling
Reiterating the burning emotion associated with the barn loft.
Darker lines
Introducing darker lines, suggesting a shift to a more challenging or complex phase.
To face of white
Describing a face of white, possibly symbolizing purity or innocence.
Go stand up right
Encouraging to stand up right, possibly as a call to face challenges with integrity.
No lies to hide
Affirming a commitment to honesty with no lies to hide.
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