Lyrics
Now the ground is clear of snow
The snow has melted, and the ground is visible again.
The bees buzzing around the rose
Bees are active around a rose, suggesting life and vibrancy.
And the clouds all in a row
Clouds are neatly arranged, creating a picturesque scene.
But you're still gone
Despite the pleasant surroundings, the person being referred to is still absent.
And the ice is off the trees
The ice has melted from the trees, and sunlight is filtering through the leaves.
The sun is shining through the leaves
A positive image of nature, but the speaker's focus is on the absence of a loved one.
But the only thing I see
The speaker can only see the absence of the person, overshadowing the beauty around.
Is that you're gone
Emphasizing the continued absence of the person despite the positive surroundings.
And everything I see makes it feel wrong
The speaker expresses that everything they see intensifies the feeling of wrongness due to the absence.
And I think I'm sinking fast
The speaker feels a rapid decline and possibly despair.
To the bottom of a glass
Seeking solace in alcohol (bottom of a glass) as a coping mechanism.
And I know I'll lose my mind
Acknowledging a potential loss of sanity due to the emotional turmoil.
It's the only thing that lets me forget
Alcohol serves as a means to forget the painful absence of the person.
That you're gone
Reiterating the theme of the person being gone and the resulting distress.
And sometimes it's hard to breathe
Describing difficulty in breathing, suggesting emotional suffocation.
When I shut my eyes I see
When closing eyes, the speaker is haunted by the things they should have noticed when the person was present.
All the things I should have seen
Regret over missed opportunities and experiences.
Had I known
Expressing remorse for not realizing the importance sooner.
And now everything I see makes it feel wrong
Repeating the idea that everything seen intensifies the feeling of wrongness due to the absence.
And I think I'm sinking fast
Reiteration of sinking fast, indicating a deepening emotional decline.
To the bottom of a glass
Continuing the theme of seeking refuge at the bottom of a glass.
And I know I'll lose my mind
Acknowledging the potential loss of mental stability as a consequence.
It's the only thing that lets me forget
Alcohol remains the only respite for forgetting the absence of the person.
That you've gone
Confirming the persistent absence of the person and the need for forgetfulness.
And I know I'm sinking fast
Reiteration of sinking fast, indicating a continuous emotional decline.
To the bottom of a glass
Repeating the reliance on alcohol as a coping mechanism.
It's the only thing I can find
Alcohol is the only thing the speaker can find to alleviate the pain.
That can put you out of mind
Alcohol is portrayed as the only solution to forget the person who is no longer present.
Now that you've gone
Restating the finality of the person being gone.
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