Cottage for Sale
Heartache's Echo in an Abandoned Cottage
Lyrics
A little dream castle with every dream gone
A dream castle, once filled with dreams, now stands empty and abandoned.
Is lonely and silent, the shades are all drawn
The cottage is quiet, shades drawn, symbolizing a sense of loneliness and silence.
And my heart is heavy as I gaze upon
The singer feels a heavy heart as they look at the deserted cottage.
A cottage for sale
The central theme of the lyrics is introduced - a cottage is up for sale.
The lawn we were proud of is waving in hay
The once-proud lawn is now overgrown with hay, indicating neglect and decay.
Our beautiful garden has withered away
The beautiful garden has withered away, reflecting the passage of time and loss.
Where you planted roses, the weeds seem to say
Weeds have replaced the roses, symbolizing the decline of beauty and love.
A cottage for sale
The repeated mention of a cottage for sale emphasizes the theme of abandonment.
From every single window
The singer sees the image of their loved one from every window in the cottage.
I see your face
The presence of the loved one is vivid, but there is an underlying sense of loss.
But when I reach a window
Despite seeing the face, there is an emptiness when the singer approaches the window.
There's an empty space
Emphasizes the emotional void left by the departed loved one.
The key's in the mailbox, the same as before
The key is still in the mailbox, a symbol of waiting, but there is no one to receive it.
But no one is waiting for me anymore
The singer is no longer awaited, and the connection has been lost.
The end of our story is told on the door
The story of the relationship is concluded, marked by the closed door.
A cottage for sale
Reiteration of the central theme - the cottage is now for sale.
From every single window
The repeated imagery of seeing the loved one's face, emphasizing the lingering memories.
I see your face
Despite seeing the face, there is a continued sense of emptiness.
But when I reach a window
Reiteration of the emotional void when approaching the window.
There's an empty space
The emptiness persists, highlighting the lasting impact of the departure.
The key's in the mailbox, the same as before
The unchanged key in the mailbox, symbolizing the unfulfilled wait for the departed.
But no one is waiting for me anymore
Despite the key, there is no longer anyone waiting, accentuating the loneliness.
The end of our story is told on the door
The end of the relationship is symbolized by the story told on the closed door.
A cottage for sale, for sale, a cottage for sale
A final emphasis on the cottage being for sale, marking the end of the narrative.
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