Clay
Sculpting Emotions: Unveiling the Depths in Ian Cobiella's 'Clay'
Lyrics
Formed by a shout
Refers to the creation or manifestation of something significant through a loud expression.
Day in and out
Describes a continuous process, emphasizing the repetitive nature of daily life.
Hanging by a thread
Suggests a precarious situation or a state of uncertainty symbolized by a fragile connection.
Of doubt
Highlights the presence of skepticism or insecurity, contributing to the fragile state mentioned in line 3.
In forty-five seconds
Indicates a specific timeframe (45 seconds) within which a significant transformation is expected to occur.
This Place will change
Anticipates a transformative event in a short duration that will impact the environment or circumstances.
Your antique virgins
Mentions "antique virgins" as a metaphor, possibly representing traditional or untouched aspects undergoing change.
Pirouettes the way
Describes a graceful and elegant dance move ("pirouettes") that symbolizes a refined response to change.
And
Connects to the following line, emphasizing a contrast or contradiction in the context of change.
You outweigh your clay
Suggests a shift in weight or importance, with the implication that one's significance surpasses the malleability of clay.
When we escape
Addresses the act of escaping, implying a desire for liberation or departure from the current situation.
Please lead the way
Requests guidance or leadership in the process of escaping or navigating through challenges.
A grand jete
Refers to a grand jete, a ballet jump, suggesting a powerful and dramatic move to alleviate pain or difficulties.
To ease the pain
Expresses the purpose of the grand jete as a means to ease emotional or physical suffering.
You almost said
Points to a moment where someone almost verbally expressed their emotions or thoughts.
How i felt
Reflects on the unspoken emotions or thoughts, possibly suggesting a missed opportunity for communication.
But you don't
Asserts that despite the near expression, the person does not verbally communicate.
Speak
Emphasizes the silence or lack of verbal communication despite the closeness to expressing feelings.
We almost said
Repeats the theme of almost expressing emotions, highlighting a recurring pattern in communication.
How i felt
Reiterates the idea of unspoken feelings, reinforcing the challenges in verbalizing emotions.
Im touched
Expresses a sense of emotional connection or vulnerability, marked by being "touched."
You speak
Contrasts the previous silence with the act of speaking, possibly indicating a breakthrough in communication.
I fell in love
Describes falling in love with a specific aspect, the cheek, suggesting a deep and personal connection.
With your cheek
Requests the person not to leave, emphasizing a fear or reluctance to be separated.
Please don't
Repeats the plea for the person not to leave, intensifying the emotional plea.
Leave
Directly addresses the fear of abandonment, urging the person not to leave.
Don't go
Repeats the plea for the person not to go, emphasizing the emotional impact of departure.
I was formed
Concludes with the idea of being formed, possibly reflecting on the ongoing process of personal development or change.
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