New Axe
Harmony in Firelight: Jack Johnson's New Axe
Lyrics
I got myself a new axe
I acquired a new tool, possibly a guitar (metaphorically referred to as an "axe").
For chopping all this wood that's
Intending to use the new axe for cutting wood.
Goin' in that fire
The wood is meant for the fire.
It's gonna keep us warm tonight
Emphasizing the purpose of the fire to provide warmth for the night.
Tonight
Reiteration of the focus on the upcoming night.
Tonight
Continued emphasis on the approaching night and its significance.
It's cold out that window
Describing the cold outside the window, setting the scene.
There's cards on this table
Noting the presence of cards on the table, suggesting a casual or family setting.
The kids are making magic and
Highlighting children engaged in creating magic.
Only thing that matters tonight
Stressing that the only important thing is the current night.
Is tonight
Reiteration of the importance of the ongoing night.
Is tonight
Continued emphasis on the significance of the current night.
And all our loved ones all around us
Expressing the presence of loved ones surrounding them.
All our loved ones watching down on us
Acknowledging the idea that departed loved ones are watching over them.
On us
Reiteration of the presence of loved ones looking down on them.
It's warm in that window
Contrasting the cold outside with the warmth inside the window.
I'm outside in the morning glow
The narrator is outside, possibly reflecting on the morning glow.
And just before the sunrise
Describing the moment just before sunrise.
Morning bird sings a song
Noting the morning bird's song as the light emerges.
Just for the light
The bird's song is specifically for the light.
For the light
Repetition emphasizing the significance of the light.
For the light
Further repetition underlining the importance of the emerging light.
For the light
-For the light
-For the light
-And all our loved ones all around us
Reiterating the presence of loved ones surrounding them.
All our loved ones watching down on us
Re-emphasizing the idea of departed loved ones watching over them.
On us
Repetition of the notion that loved ones are looking down on them.
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