Rainbow Baby
Embracing Hope: Jaws of Love.'s Poetic Journey to Parenthood
Lyrics
the morning came as many have come
The morning arrives much like many other mornings.
met in the middle of a six-week run
Met during a six-week period, possibly referencing a meeting point or duration.
10 years divided but never apart
Despite a decade passing, there's a sense of enduring connection.
maybe a fire should finally come of the spark
Suggesting that perhaps it's time for something significant to emerge from a small initial spark or start.
a year had passed us with nothing changed
Time has passed without significant change.
some plants had died in the neighborhood heat wave
Some plants died due to a heat wave in the area.
it wasn't odd for her to be late
It was normal for someone to be late, but this particular instance felt different.
but for some reason this didn't feel the same
There's a sense of unease or something unusual about the situation.
a little window, inside a cross
Reference to a moment of excitement or anticipation.
we couldn't wait to tell everyone
Anticipation to share news with others despite it being early.
yeah it was early but we didn't care
Despite the timing, the emotional importance overrides any concerns.
who's feeling heavy when you're lighter than air?
Posing a rhetorical question about feeling heavy despite feeling light and joyful.
pass the baton we carry
Passing on something important from the past to the future.
from who we were to who we will be
The transition from the past to the future, questioning whether they are actively progressing or in a state of anticipation.
are we running or waiting?
An inquiry into whether they are actively moving forward or waiting for something to happen.
I was an immediate nutritionist
A humorous take on being hyper-aware and cautious about nutrition during this time.
we upped our proteins and antioxidants
Intensifying efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
soaked in magnesium, tried to relax
Attempting to relax while avoiding mentioning specific names or situations.
tried not to say names but we weren't good at that
Struggling to keep certain things unspoken.
Chris mailed his book on what to expect
Reference to a friend Chris sharing a book on pregnancy expectations.
they were on their first and we were next
Comparing experiences with another couple who had a child before.
those first two weeks felt just like a dream
The initial period felt surreal, projecting a future based on imagination.
painting the future as if from memory
Creating a vision of the future based on past experiences.
it was a Tuesday, store was on strike
Describing a specific day, noting a strike at the store.
came back to see the plants coming back to life
Returning to see signs of life returning, possibly mirroring hope.
I found her kneeling, showed me some blood
A distressing moment discovering a small amount of blood.
wasn't a lot but it must've been enough
Even though small, the blood might indicate a significant issue.
the doctor said it was chromosomal
Medical explanation attributing the issue to chromosomal problems.
tears in the drive-through before we came home
Expressing emotional distress, possibly crying before returning home.
they never tell you, she'll blame herself
Not being informed about the emotional toll or self-blame that might follow such situations.
it's powerlessness I've never felt myself
Feeling utterly powerless in a situation one has never experienced before.
pass the baton we carry
Reiterating the passing on of something significant from the past to the future.
from who we were to who we will be
Continuing the exploration of transitioning from the past to the future.
we're waiting for our rainbow baby
Expressing a hopeful anticipation for a child after a loss.
waiting for our rainbow baby
Repeating the anticipation for this specific 'rainbow baby.'
we're waiting for our rainbow baby
Reiterating the hopeful waiting for a child after a loss, referencing it as a 'rainbow baby.'
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