Hemi's Lament
Hemi's Lament: A Midnight Symphony of Lost Love and Redemption
Lyrics
It’s late at night, the streets are wet
Expresses a setting: late at night with wet streets.
I’m hangin’ for the morn’
Anticipation for the morning, suggesting hope or a new beginning.
And in my heart I feel regret
Conveys a sense of remorse or sorrow within the speaker's heart.
For a lover I once adored
Reflects on regret for a past lover once deeply cherished.
I was young but I was bright
Highlights the speaker's youth and intelligence.
I was warm inside
Describes a warmth within the speaker's being.
Then I saw you standin’ in the rain
Introduces another character standing in the rain.
And I thought I saw you cryin’
Suggests the perception of the other person crying.
Mmmm
Non-verbal expression indicating a moment of reflection.
Oh, I thought I saw you cryin’
Repeats the observation of the other person crying.
But the light was in your eyes
Qualifies the earlier perception by attributing it to the light in the eyes.
Our love was strong but winter came
Describes a strong love, possibly disrupted by a challenging period (winter).
And blew out every flame
Metaphorically describes the extinguishing of love's flame.
And all at once the fire went out
Describes the abrupt and complete end of the romantic relationship.
And cannot ignite again
Expresses the impossibility of rekindling the love.
So bury me in Tanner Street
Suggests a desire to be laid to rest in a specific location, Tanner Street.
In the yard where I grew
Specifies a familiar yard from the speaker's past.
I’ll be quiet, I’ll be sweet
Commits to being quiet and sweet in death, carrying memories of the lost love.
With memories of you
Expresses a sentiment of longing or remembrance.
Mmmm
Reiterates the observation of the other person crying.
Oh, I thought I saw you cryin’
Qualifies the earlier perception by attributing it again to the light in the eyes.
But the light was in your eyes
Repeats the theme of perceiving the other person in a state of sadness.
Take me far and take me high
Expresses a desire to be taken to extremes or challenges in life.
Take me to the edge
Further emphasizes the desire to experience the edge of existence.
So I know that I’m alive
Links the experience of the edge to a heightened awareness of being alive.
And so I won’t forget
Expresses a desire not to forget the intensity of life's experiences.
Mmmm
Non-verbal expression indicating another moment of reflection.
Oh, I thought I saw you cryin’
Reiterates the observation of the other person crying.
Yes, I thought I saw you cryin’
Repeats the perception of the other person in a state of sadness.
Oh, I thought I saw you cryin’
Once again observes the other person crying, emphasizing the speaker's concern.
But the light was in your eyes
Qualifies the earlier perceptions by attributing them consistently to the light in the other person's eyes.
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