Jacaranda
Jacaranda Serenade
Lyrics
These new jacarandas
Expressing focus on new jacaranda trees as the primary plan for the day.
Were my only plan for the day
Indicating that the speaker's main agenda revolves around the jacarandas.
And the pollen is snowing
Describing the falling pollen, creating a poetic image of snow.
And the pavement's a purple bouquet
Depicting the pavement as a colorful collection of fallen flowers.
And it's cold for this time of year
Noting the unusual cold weather for the season.
And I'll wait for my breath to reappear
Waiting for the breath, possibly in a moment of contemplation or anticipation.
And listen to see if your
Listening to check if someone's heart still recalls the speaker's name.
Heart still remembers my name
Reflecting on the persistence of memory in relationships.
The nuisance of neon
Referring to the bothersome presence of neon lights disrupting the natural night sky.
Is keeping the night sky at bay
Highlighting the impact of urban elements on the environment.
And I probably shouldn't be
Acknowledging potential risks or uncertainties of being on the "sunrise highway."
On the sunrise highway
Emphasizing the contrast between the city lights and the plans made by the speaker.
But as soon as the city lights fade
Recalling plans as the city lights fade, possibly suggesting clarity in solitude.
I remember the plans that I made
Highlighting the irreversible nature of commitments once made.
There's no turning back once you've
Stressing the consequence of giving one's word to the day.
Given your word to the day
Inviting someone to join the speaker on a journey from the forest to the sea.
So come with me
Repeating the invitation, emphasizing a shared experience.
From the forest to the sea
Expressing hope to connect and maintain the intensity of emotions.
Come with me
Desiring the continued involvement of the other person in the speaker's life.
'Til the chorus of the morning
Referencing the morning chorus as a metaphor for a new beginning.
Calls to me
Expressing anticipation for the morning's awakening call.
I'm hoping to reach you
Expressing a desire to connect emotionally with someone.
To keep every fever alive
Stressing the importance of preserving passion and intensity.
And I'm hoping you still take the wheel
Relinquishing control to someone trusted in times of fatigue or vulnerability.
When I'm too tired to drive
Describing a dependence on hope while navigating uncertainties.
I'm tethered to every last hope
Conveying the emotional weight of uncertainties and the unknown.
Swinging on all the unknowns
Illustrating a sense of instability, swinging between various unknowns.
You gave me a reason for
Acknowledging that someone provided a reason to break away from routine or solitude.
Leaving my season alone
Reflecting on the impact of someone on the speaker's life.
So come with me
Reiterating the invitation to join on a journey, reinforcing the sense of shared experience.
From the forest to the sea
Continuing the call to embark on a joint journey.
Come with me
Repeated expression of desire for shared experiences.
'Til the chorus of the morning
Repeating the anticipation for the morning chorus, underscoring a longing for new beginnings.
The chorus of the morning
Emphasizing the significance of the morning chorus in signaling a fresh start.
Calls to me
Reaffirming the appeal of the morning's call.
So I climb on the mountain
Climbing a mountain as a metaphor for gaining perspective.
To gaze on the valley below
Gazing on the valley symbolizes reflection and contemplation.
And I sink to the bottom
Sinking to the bottom metaphorically to rediscover love and appreciation for simple things.
To fall back in love with the snow
Expressing a renewal of affection for the metaphorical "snow."
La la li-lala
Repetition of "La la li-lala" and "La la la la li-la" as a musical refrain, possibly emphasizing a rhythmic and melodic aspect without explicit lyrical meaning.
La la la la li-la
-La la li-lala
-La la la la li-la
-La la li-lala
-La la la la li-la
-La la li-lala
-La la la la li-la
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