The Angel Islington
Renewal by the Thames: Frank Turner's Reflection on Redemption and Hope
Lyrics
By the waters of the Thames
Contemplation by the Thames, setting the stage for personal change.
I resolve to start again
Determination to begin anew, indicating a commitment to self-improvement.
To wash my feet and cleanse my sins
Symbolic act of purification, seeking redemption and renewal.
To lose my cobwebs on the wind
Desire to let go of past entanglements and start fresh, embracing change.
To fix the parts of me I broke
Acknowledgment of personal flaws and a commitment to fixing them.
To speak out loud the things I know
Expressing truths openly, possibly confessing or confronting personal issues.
I haven't been myself
Admission of not being true to oneself, reflecting a period of inner conflict.
Wandering Rosebery Avenue
Reflecting on Rosebery Avenue, possibly a place with sentimental significance.
I could only think of you
Inability to stop thinking about someone important during this introspective journey.
Facing Samuel Johnson down
Facing challenges, possibly represented by Samuel Johnson, as part of personal growth.
? wear down London Town
Uncertain words (? wear down) related to navigating the challenges of London.
A glance to take my breath away
A captivating moment, perhaps encountering someone who takes the breath away.
And drag me south from Holloway
A powerful attraction pulling away from a place, possibly Holloway.
You and no one else
Singular focus on a significant person in the midst of personal struggles.
And the king of a kingdom of mistakes
Acknowledging a history of mistakes, possibly in relationships or life choices.
I've broken all the things that I could break
Acceptance of breaking things irreparably, hinting at personal responsibility.
Fuck the fishing, I will abdicate
Rejection of distractions (fishing) to reclaim personal agency and responsibility.
And meet you on the corner of the upper street and the city road
Arranging to meet at a specific intersection, representing a pivotal moment.
And you, of course, the Angel Islington
Referring to the person as the "Angel Islington," possibly elevating them to a divine or special status.
Ah, come on, a boy could hope
Expressing hope for a positive outcome or connection with the person.
By the waters of the Thames
Returning to the Thames, reaffirming the commitment to a new beginning.
I resolve to start again
Reiteration of the resolution to start afresh, emphasizing the importance of renewal.
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