Gold
Journey Through Embers: Unveiling the Depths of 'Gold' by James Vincent McMorrow
Lyrics
How was the cold
Reflecting on the harshness of a cold experience or situation
Along the path I determined to hold
Determined to follow a specific path despite challenges
Although it coiled round a perilous wing
Describing a dangerous and uncertain situation symbolized by a perilous wing
Blinded by hot gas and carving off steam
Being blinded by intense heat and releasing pressure
There was still smoke
Despite challenges, there is still evidence or remnants
Burnt in the grass
Describing the aftermath with burned grass
Reclaim a portion of desolate south
Reclaiming a part of a deserted or desolate area in the south
Add in the stirrings and long lost fatigue
Including the movements and long-lost tiredness
Barrels that hide us in hair fallen heed
Referring to barrels concealing and protecting, possibly referencing inner struggles
Then became sound
The transformation into sound, suggesting a change or progression
I wasn't afforded a love
Not having the privilege of love
Covered up in hard earned clay
Being covered in hard-earned clay, possibly symbolizing protection or hard work
I wasn't accorded a stop
Not given the opportunity to stop or pause
Always in it so much more
Consistently deeply involved or immersed in something
I wasn't afforded a love
Reiteration of not having the privilege of love
Covered up in hard earned clay
Reiteration of being covered in hard-earned clay
Time wasn't the only cavernous
Time not being the only profound emptiness or gap
I hope my contour charts show up via rivers
Expressing hope through contour charts appearing in rivers
Out to the only ocean
Heading towards the only ocean, a destination of significance
There's something peaceful that goes out via river
Highlighting a tranquil quality emanating from rivers
Out to the ocean
Heading out to the ocean, possibly symbolizing a peaceful resolution
I was peaceful standing, I was open
Feeling peaceful and open in a specific moment
I wasn't afforded a love
Reiteration of not having the privilege of love
Covered up in hard earned clay
Reiteration of being covered in hard-earned clay
I wasn't accorded a stop
Reiteration of not being allowed to stop or pause
Always in it so much more
Consistently deeply involved or immersed in something
I wasn't afforded a love
Reiteration of not having the privilege of love
Covered up in hard earned clay
Reiteration of being covered in hard-earned clay
Time wasn't the only cavernous
Time not being the only profound emptiness or gap
Time wasn't the only cavernous
Repetition emphasizing the profound emptiness of time
Time wasn't the only cavernous
-Time wasn't the only coward
Time not being the only coward, possibly referring to missed opportunities or regrets
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