Pearl in the Shell
Unveiling Shadows: Howard Jones' Pearls of Wisdom
Lyrics
And the fear goes on shadows
Expressing the continuation of fear symbolized by shadows.
And the tear flows on for nothing
Tears continue to flow, signifying emotional pain or sorrow without a clear reason.
And the fear goes on shadows
Reiteration of the persistence of fear depicted by shadows.
And the tear flows on for nothing
Continuation of tears, suggesting a sense of futility or emptiness.
Under his nose was a dream come true
Describing a missed opportunity or unacknowledged dream.
Been there all the time and he almost knew
The dream was present but not fully recognized.
And the fear goes on shadows
Reiteration of ongoing fear represented by shadows.
And the tear flows on for nothing
Continued tears, emphasizing a sense of meaninglessness.
And the tear flows on shadows
Fear persists, and tears continue to fall, creating a somber atmosphere.
And the tear flows on for nothing
Reiteration of tears, possibly emphasizing their insignificance or lack of purpose.
Under his nose was a dream come true
Repetition of the dream that went unnoticed under one's nose.
Been there all the time and he almost knew
The dream was present all along, and there was almost an awareness of it.
Thoughts of people in misfortune stopped him doing things well
Recognition that concern for others in distress hindered personal success.
His duty was to use it, left his pearl in the shell
Duty was neglected, leaving a valuable aspect (pearl) unutilized or hidden.
And the fear goes on shadows
Reiteration of the ongoing fear symbolized by shadows.
And the tear flows on for nothing
Tears persist, emphasizing a sense of emptiness or purposelessness.
And the fear goes on shadows
Continuation of fear depicted by shadows.
And the tear flows on for no-, no-, no-, nothing
Intensification of tears, emphasizing their continuous and seemingly meaningless flow.
And the fear goes on
Emphasizing the perpetuation of fear.
And the tear goes on
Highlighting the ongoing flow of tears.
Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing
Emphasizing the emptiness or lack of significance in the face of fear and tears.
And the tear flows on
Reiterating the continuous flow of tears.
And the fear goes on
Reiteration of the persistent nature of fear.
Nothing
Emphasizing the apparent lack of meaning or purpose in the face of fear.
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