The Great Parade
Embracing Change: The Great Parade of Love, Loss, and Mysteries
Lyrics
as she lies in the bed with the sound of her own breathing
Reflecting on being in bed, hearing her own breathing.
a little voice in her head keeps on repeating
A persistent inner voice emphasizing change.
prepare my dear because things are about to change
Anticipation for significant life changes.
there is a tiny tap in the center of her window
Noticing a subtle sound at the window's center.
her best friend james says
Her friend James suggests leaving the town.
"molly why don't we go as far away from this town as we can"
James expresses a desire to escape and explains family issues.
he continues, "my dad is a damn no good liar,
James reveals his father's dishonesty about his mother.
he told me my mom went to live up in the sky
Details of James' father lying about his mother's fate.
but when i look up all i see are stars from moving cars
James reflects on the night sky and his feelings.
i pushed my insides outside living here for far too long
Expressing dissatisfaction with current life conditions.
you are my best part, my fresh start,
Expressing a deep connection and hope for a new beginning.
i'm hoping that you would come along, so come along.
Encouraging someone to join for a fresh start.
honey don't be scared i know just where she's hiding
Assuring someone and referring to a hiding place.
the answer's in this book that i've been reading
Mentioning a book containing answers.
the same on she would read to me each night
Recalling shared moments of reading each night.
it's about a place at the bottom of the ocean
Describing a place at the bottom of the ocean.
she would always sigh "how i wish i could go there"
Expressing a desire to visit the oceanic place.
so let's hold our breath and sink into her arms
Suggesting embracing a loved one despite challenges.
because she didn't want to break him with the bad news,
Choosing not to burden someone with bad news.
she kissed him on his cheek and continued
Kissing goodbye and encouraging to be with the person.
go be with her, i have to stay right here,
Expressing the necessity to stay behind.
but you'll be missed, my dear.
Acknowledging the absence and expressing affection.
here comes your son,
Repetition emphasizing the arrival of someone's troubled son.
here comes your son,
-he isn't alright.
-here comes your son,
-here comes your son,
-he isn't alright.
-i pushed my insides outside living here for far too long
Reiteration of dissatisfaction and hope for a fresh start.
you are my best part, my fresh start
-i'm hoping that you would come along,
-so come along
-and we'll fill our pockets up and sink down with the everything we've felt and seen
Planning to explore life's experiences and emotions.
we'll explore the mysteries of life and why it hurts to love
Exploring the paradox of love and its painful aspects.
and in a way the comfort that we're striving for
Expectation that the pursuit of comfort may be futile.
in the end will be ignored
Anticipating the disregard of comfort in the end.
i still think it's worth the risk even though
Considering the worth of risking love despite its challenges.
that love and loss and tears and joy are just a different type of war
Acknowledging the struggles of love, loss, tears, and joy.
it's true everyone must leave
Recognizing the inevitability of separation.
but i think it's who you hold inside your heart
Emphasizing the importance of holding loved ones in the heart.
that keeps you warm while they've gone away
Highlighting the emotional warmth from memories of loved ones.
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