Pennyrile
Embracing Life's Shadows
Lyrics
Turn the Earth upside down
Metaphorically suggesting a drastic change or upheaval.
Shake the dead things from their holes
Symbolizing a process of shaking off past grievances or burdens.
While the memories drape
Refers to memories covering or enveloping the essence of one's being.
Like white chemtrails in our souls
Comparing lingering memories to persistent and visible streaks in the soul.
All these hills knew my name
Describing familiarity and recognition from the surroundings.
Long before my timeline's draw
Implying a deep-rooted connection with the environment since before birth.
As the moon knows each phase
Similar to the moon's knowledge of its various phases, indicating a profound understanding.
Perseid and Leonid fall
Referencing meteor showers (Perseid and Leonid) as celestial events mirroring existence.
And its shadow found me
Emphasizing the recognition or discovery of one's own shadow or darker aspects.
And its shadow found me
Reiteration of discovering one's shadow or inner complexities.
There beneath it all
Signifying a sense of understanding beneath the surface.
And with lifted hands to high we gasped and wondered at the writing on the sky
Portraying awe and amazement at the wonders visible in the sky.
What a thing it even is to be alive
Reflecting on the incredible experience of simply being alive.
Dream the ridge and the plain
Encouraging imagination despite imperfections in surroundings.
With all it's shape and color wrong
Highlighting flaws or inaccuracies in perception of reality.
Drive the Pennyrile drag
Referring to traveling a specific road or path (Pennyrile drag).
Path of totality, God and gravity, lift our song
Connecting the journey with significant forces like God and gravity through song.
And its shadow found us
Emphasizing the collective recognition of shared complexities or shadows.
And its shadow found us
Reiteration of the shared acknowledgment of inner complexities.
There beneath it all
Reaffirming the understanding beneath surface-level experiences.
And with lifted hands high we laughed and lingered as the darkness doused the sky
Expressing joy and fascination as darkness envelops the sky.
What a leap of faith it is to close your eyes
Highlighting the profound nature of trust or belief despite uncertainties.
Turn your glass upside down
Symbolically suggesting a change or ending by turning a glass upside down.
Dry your gin lips with your sleeve
Metaphorical action of coping or dealing with personal issues.
Mark the years of hoped return
Noting the passage of time and a hopeful expectation of return.
Blow a kiss before you leave
Symbolic gesture of bidding farewell or showing affection before departure.
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