Lyrics
These things,
Refers to certain aspects or elements.
These things,
Emphasizes the repetition or significance of those aspects or elements.
These things
Continues to highlight the importance of specific things.
These things,
Reiterates the focus on certain things.
These things,
Stresses the continued relevance or impact of those things.
These things,
Further emphasizes the importance of specific elements.
We believe in aren't what they seem
Suggests that the beliefs in these things may be deceptive or different from reality.
Will we wake from this dream?
Raises the question of whether there will be a realization or awakening from a possibly illusory situation or belief.
And I'll sympathize, with open eyes
Expresses empathy with a conscious awareness.
I'll bless the skies, you come home
Offers blessings to the skies, possibly indicating hope or positive wishes for someone's return.
Is there any wonder or point to what I do?
Ponders the purpose or significance of the speaker's actions.
I'm skin and bone forever
Describes a state of fragility, both physically and metaphorically as "skin and bone forever."
And you've beaten me black and blue
Describes experiencing harm or hardship, possibly in a relationship.
These strings,
References strings, possibly symbolic of connections or influences in life.
These strings,
Reiterates the importance or impact of these strings.
These strings,
Continues to emphasize the significance of these strings.
They relieve me so I can sing
Suggests that the mentioned strings provide relief, enabling the speaker to express themselves through singing.
And I play for nothing
Highlights that the speaker performs or creates music without any tangible reward.
And I'll sympathize, with open eyes
Repeats the theme of empathy, with a conscious understanding.
I'll bless the sky, you come home
Reiterates the blessing or positive wishes for someone's return.
Is there any wonder? a point to what I do?
Restates the questioning of the purpose or significance of the speaker's actions.
I whisper as loud as London
Compares the speaker's expression to the volume of a loud city like London.
And it's beatin' me black and blue
Describes the impact of external influences or challenges, causing harm or hardship.
And I'll sympathize, with open eyes
Reiterates the empathetic stance with open awareness.
I'll bless the skies, you come home
Expresses positive wishes for someone's return or well-being.
Is there any wonder, or point to what I do?
Raises the question again about the purpose or significance of the speaker's actions.
I'm skin and bone forever
Repeats the description of fragility, being "skin and bone forever."
And it's beatin' me black and blue
Reiterates the experience of harm or hardship, expressed as being "beaten black and blue."
Is there any wonder?
Poses the question of whether there is any wonder or amazement in the situation.
Girl, you've beaten me black and blue
Describes continued harm or hardship, particularly in a relationship ("beaten black and blue").
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