October Birds
Chasing Shadows of October Birds: A Poetic Journey through Love and Loss
Lyrics
Where’d the October birds go?
Wondering about the disappearance of October birds.
I used to watch them from the window
Reflecting on the past when observing birds was possible.
When I had eyes to see, when
Recalling a time when the speaker had a clearer vision of life.
I was more like me
Expressing a longing for a previous, more authentic self.
Where did your rosy face go?
Questioning the disappearance of someone's vibrant appearance.
When did your cheeks get so hollow?
Noticing a change in someone's physical appearance, possibly due to hardship.
Is it just a reflection of me?
Considering if the observed change reflects the speaker's influence.
Did i hurt you so badly
Reflecting on the possibility of causing significant emotional pain.
I want to be good but the moment I see
Expressing a desire to be good despite inner struggles.
That runaway bride on the train headed east
Being inspired by a runaway bride and desiring similar freedom.
I want to be like her
Expressing a longing for liberation and independence.
I want to be free
Yearning for freedom and self-expression.
She lifts her dress and she runs into the street
Describing an impulsive act symbolizing freedom.
But I’ve never seen a staircase without dreaming of falling
Associating staircases with the fear of falling and vulnerability.
I’m the flinch in your cheek, I’m the shake in your hands and
Identifying with physical reactions to fear or anxiety.
I’ve laid here before, and
Acknowledging a repetitive cycle of experiences.
I’ll lay here again
Expressing a familiarity with certain situations or emotions.
I haven’t seen war but
Admitting a lack of direct experience with war but acknowledging hardships.
I’ve tasted the sand
Metaphorically tasting the difficulties symbolized by "sand."
I’ve died five hundred times with your flag in my hand
Describing repeated emotional struggles and commitment.
I’ve never seen a river without dreaming of jumping
Associating rivers with the temptation of taking risks.
Call me lucky and spoiled,
Admitting flaws and self-awareness of being selfish.
I’m selfish and awful
Expressing conflicting emotions about personal qualities.
I wake and i want more,
Expressing a constant desire for more in life.
I go to sleep needing you over and over
Revealing emotional dependence and longing for a significant other.
I take what you give me
Acknowledging acceptance of what is offered in the relationship.
No man is an island,
Quoting the famous phrase "No man is an island" to emphasize interconnectedness.
I’m the girl on your shoreline washed up and heaving
Describing a vulnerable and emotional state, possibly after a personal struggle.
Pathetically breathing
Depicting a desperate and pitiful state of existence.
I cling to your sleeves and
Expressing a clinging dependency on someone or something.
I stop you from leaving October birds
Preventing the departure of a symbolic representation of freedom (October birds).
Singing and wedding bells ringing tied to the altar
Connecting the concept of October birds with joyful events like weddings.
I ’ll keep you forever
Declaring a desire for everlasting connection and commitment.
Don’t let me down easy, you’re in me too deeply
Pleading not to be emotionally abandoned easily due to deep connection.
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