Lyrics
Red birds fly over mountains where rivers cry
Red birds symbolize freedom and beauty flying over landscapes marked by sadness and turmoil.
And I see the fading light from the evening sun
The speaker observes the diminishing daylight, possibly reflecting on the passage of time.
Oh red bird fly over this country where the sun is shy
Red bird flying over a country with a shy sun may suggest a desire for warmth and brightness.
Oh covered by heavy clouds
Heavy clouds covering the sun, and continuous rain, evoke a sense of gloom and sadness.
The rain keeps coming
Naked trees waking up in spring may symbolize renewal and the contrast between life and dormancy.
The naked trees wake up with the morning spring
Reference to trees providing shelter during a hurricane, implying stability amidst chaos.
Shrouding us like a shelter in a hurricane
The speaker finds a sense of home in the midst of challenges, emphasizing emotional connection.
And it feels like home to me, like home to me
Expressing loneliness and longing since the departure of someone significant.
And I'm standing here alone since you've been gone
A hyperbolic expression of time, suggesting an agonizingly long period since the person left.
It must have been I swear a thousand years
Highlighting the absence of the person and the impact it has had on the speaker.
Since you've been home since you've been away
Unclear phrase, possibly indicating a specific memory or emotion associated with the absence.
It's something something dear
The emotional weight of the absence is emphasized, using the term "dear" to express significance.
And she said
Transition to a direct quote, introducing the name "Emma" as a central focus.
Emma Emma Emma Emma
Repetition of the name "Emma" creates a rhythmic pattern, possibly representing the persistence of memories or emotions associated with Emma.
Emma Emma Emma Emma
-Emma Emma Emma Emma
-Emma Emma Emma Emma
-Emma Emma Emma Emma
-Emma Emma Emma Emma
-The shadows come from the sky above
Shadows symbolize darkness and uncertainty coming from the sky above.
In between the valleys, it seems to me
Valleys represent low points in life, and the ashes from colored feathers may suggest past beauty or memories turned to dust.
That the ashes came from colored feathers
Desire to be in a specific place where the heart lies next to the sea, hinting at a serene and meaningful location.
This is where I long to be
Continuation of the longing for a specific place with sentimental value.
Here my heart lies next to the sea
Emphasis on the heart being close to the sea, possibly symbolizing a connection to emotions and memories.
Next to the sea
-I hear them coming, they're calling out for me
The speaker hears a call from the other side, possibly referencing a spiritual or emotional connection with departed friends.
I've had them since I could cry my friends on the other side
-And if it hurts, hurting, please help me
-Please help me
-I hear them coming, they're calling out for me
Reiteration of the speaker's connection with those on the other side, seeking help and comfort.
I've had them since I could cry my friends on the other side
-And she said
Continued repetition of the name "Emma," reinforcing the emotional focus and significance of this person.
Emma Emma Emma Emma
-Emma Emma Emma Emma
-Emma Emma Emma Emma
-Emma Emma Emma Emma
-Emma Emma Emma Emma
-Emma Emma Emma Emma
-Emma Emma Emma Emma
-Emma Emma Emma Emma
-Emma Emma
Final repetition of the name "Emma," possibly emphasizing the enduring impact of the person on the speaker.
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