Lyrics
Now at last I know
Now the speaker finally understands or realizes something.
What a fool I've been
The speaker acknowledges their past foolishness or mistakes.
For I've lost the last love
The speaker has lost a significant love that they thought they would always have.
I should ever win
Despite winning in love before, the speaker now realizes that they've lost the last chance for love.
And at last I see
The speaker gains insight and understands things they were previously unaware of.
How my heart was blind
The speaker reflects on their past, realizing that their heart was blind to certain joys.
To the joys before me
The speaker neglected or overlooked the happiness and opportunities that were in front of them.
That I left behind
The speaker regrets leaving behind joyful experiences.
When the wind was fresh on the hills
Describing a time in the past with fresh wind, new stars, and stillness, suggesting a tranquil moment.
And the stars were new in the sky
The speaker reflects on a time when nature was vibrant and full of possibilities.
And the lark was held in the still
The lark (bird) was held in the stillness, indicating a moment of serenity.
Where was I
The speaker questions their absence during this serene time.
Where was I
Repetition for emphasis on the speaker's absence during the tranquil moment.
When the spring is cold
Describing a cold spring and questioning where robins go during this time.
Where do robins go
Wondering about the destination of robins during a cold spring.
What makes winters lonely
Questioning the cause of loneliness in winters.
Now at last I know
The speaker now understands the answers to the questions posed in lines 17-19.
When the wind was fresh on the hills
Repetition of the description of a past moment of freshness and newness in nature.
And the stars were new in the sky
Reiterating the speaker's reflection on a time when stars were new and the wind was fresh.
And the lark was held in the still
Repeating the image of a lark held in stillness, emphasizing the serene moment.
Where was I
Questioning the speaker's absence during the serene moment described in lines 22-24.
Where was I
Repetition for emphasis on the speaker's absence during the tranquil moment.
When the spring is cold
Reflecting on a cold spring and questioning the destination of robins during this time.
Where do robins go
Asking about the whereabouts of robins during a cold spring.
What makes winters lonely
Questioning the reason behind the loneliness experienced in winters.
Now at last I know
The speaker now has an understanding of the answers to the questions posed in lines 28-30.
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