Men and Moons
Eternal Dance: Reflections on Life, Love, and Nature
Lyrics
What's to tell of men and moons
Contemplating the stories and mysteries of men and moons.
As Januarys melt to Junes
Reflecting on the passage of time from winter to summer.
As shadows lengthen afternoons
Observing the elongation of shadows during afternoons.
Rising, falling men and moons
Acknowledging the cyclical nature of human lives and lunar phases.
Life will come and life will go
Expressing the transient nature of life with no tangible outcomes.
With nothing at the end to show
Life's journey may not leave a lasting legacy or achievement.
For Sound and fury, rivers flood
Referencing the chaos and noise, symbolized by rivers flooding, in the aftermath of battles.
To wash the field of battle's blood
Highlighting the futility of conflict and its destructive consequences.
Through lying oaths and hollow speech
Criticizing deceitful promises and insincere words, along with the harm caused by weapons.
And steel that pierces, each to each
Emphasizing the mutual harm caused by sharp instruments like steel.
Protect the faeries, shield the crown
Advocating for protection of mystical elements, royalty, and a connection to sacred places.
And plant our hearts in sacred ground
Symbolizing the deep emotional investment in a cherished and respected location.
Aid my voice and aid my love
Seeking assistance for one's voice and love, and looking towards celestial bodies for guidance.
Turn mine eyes to stars above
Asking for a connection to the vastness of the universe by gazing at the stars.
Guard my journey through the night
Requesting protection during the journey through the metaphorical night of challenges.
And keep for me a guiding light
Desiring a consistent source of guidance and inspiration.
Bless this land to which we're bound
Invoking blessings on the land tied by the power of joyful sounds.
By gravity of joyful sound
Expressing the importance of sustaining hope through words and expressions of joy.
Feed the hearth and feed the herd
Providing sustenance to the home and community, drawing a parallel with nurturing the herd.
Hope must stand on every word
Asserting that hope relies on the reliability of spoken words.
What's to tell of men and moons
Revisiting the contemplation of men and moons and the passage of time.
As Januarys melt to Junes
Reiterating the cyclical nature of seasons and time.
As shadows lengthen afternoons
Emphasizing the elongation of shadows during afternoons, possibly alluding to life's challenges.
Rising, falling, men and moons
Repeating the idea of the rise and fall of both men and moons.
Waxing, waning, men and moons
Introducing the additional concept of waxing and waning in the cycles of men and moons.
Rising, falling, men and moons
Concluding with the repetition of the concept of the rise and fall of men and moons.
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