Clipped Wings
Clipped Wings Unveiled: A Melancholic Tale of Love's Undoing
Lyrics
Can I cut you out of the frame?
Expresses a desire to remove someone from a significant position or memory.
Can I throw the remnants in the lake?
Suggests a wish to discard the remains or remnants associated with that person, possibly to erase their presence.
'Cause I never wanted to yell
Denies any intention to express anger or violence towards the person.
Murder in your name
Rejects the idea of committing harm or destructive actions on behalf of the person being addressed.
I just want to die without
Expresses a desire for a death that is free from the negative influence or association with the person.
Your photo drenched in shame
Describes a preference to avoid a death where one's image is tarnished or disgraced by the person mentioned.
For I will never be the same
Reflects on the profound impact of a past event, emphasizing irreversible change.
And cold blood always leaves a stain
Highlights the lasting consequences of actions done in a detached or emotionless manner.
And, oh, the lines they are so blue
Refers to the emotional state, possibly sadness or melancholy, indicated by the color blue.
And, oh, the coat of arms you threw
Mentions a symbol of heritage or identity that has been discarded.
'Cause I never wanted to slaughter your game
Rejects the idea of causing harm or ruin to someone's pursuit or passion.
To go on pining for moon that only wanes
Expresses reluctance to continue longing for something that diminishes or fades.
So take me out to the corn, my love, and
Imagines a scenario in a natural setting, possibly as a metaphor for a cleansing or renewal process.
Splash the water till it turns into mud
Suggests an act of purification or transformation by altering the environment.
For my blood is frozen from
Describes a physical and emotional numbness due to the absence of love.
The absence of love
Explores the impact of lacking affection or emotional connection.
Oh, in the veins
Refers to blood as a metaphor for familial or emotional ties.
A far haunting calls your name
Introduces a haunting feeling associated with the person being addressed.
To your soul's body which you
Addresses the spiritual aspect of a person that was unknowingly sacrificed or given away.
Never knew you gave
Emphasizes the unaware nature of the sacrifice of one's essence.
Away in, into oblivion you threw
Describes discarding something important into oblivion.
And his teeth have made a corpse of you
Introduces a violent imagery of being affected by another's actions.
But you've come back with the
Describes a return from a negative experience, symbolized by clipped wings.
Clipped wings of the dove
Implies a loss of freedom or capability, represented by the clipped wings.
And in this reverie
Describes a reflective state where the person confronts and struggles with their emotions.
You've wrestled with your love
Indicates a battle or conflict related to love and emotions.
For my blood's still frozen from
Reiterates the emotional numbness caused by the absence of love.
The absence of love
Re-emphasizes the impact of lacking affection or emotional connection.
So take the thorns out of me, my love
Requests assistance in removing emotional pain or difficulties associated with love.
Patch them up with your wounded love
Asks for healing and repairing the wounds inflicted by love.
We're all tied up, now undo what you've done
Expresses a desire to untangle and reverse the negative consequences of actions taken.
And into soundless, from your slaughter
Suggests a retreat into silence or isolation to escape the aftermath of harm.
I will run
Expresses a determination to escape the consequences of the negative experience.
Can I cut you out of the frame?
Repeats the earlier desire to remove someone from a significant position or memory.
Can I throw the remnants in the lake?
Reiterates the wish to discard the remnants associated with the person, possibly for closure.
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