Remembering Cassandra
Cassandra's Departure: A Melancholic Reflection
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Waiting for the leaves to change seems strange in mid-November
Expressing surprise at the leaves not changing in mid-November, suggesting an anomaly or delay in the expected seasonal transition.
Light spring jackets and open windows make it so hard to remember
Reflecting on the difficulty of remembering past experiences due to the contrasting conditions of light spring jackets and open windows.
The changing of the guards inside this wild majestic shack
Referring to a significant change or shift in a wild and majestic place, possibly a metaphor for a relationship.
Has made it quite impossible to ever wander back
Describing a situation where returning to a previous state or mindset has become nearly impossible due to changes in circumstances.
Without proper supervision I just slip into decay
Expressing a vulnerability to deterioration without proper guidance or supervision, possibly hinting at emotional decay.
Cassandra babe why did you walk away
Addressing someone named Cassandra, questioning why she chose to end the relationship or connection.
Was there anything I said that made it hard to understand me
Reflecting on potential miscommunication and misunderstanding, questioning if something said made it difficult for the speaker to be understood.
Was I a fool to get inspired and ignore how you had banned me
Acknowledging being inspired despite being banned by Cassandra, raising questions about the reasons behind the ban.
The eyes I thought were burning were just fireflies and stars
Realizing that intense emotions were based on illusions, as the burning eyes turn out to be fireflies and stars.
And now I sit in poverty and frequent many bars
Describing a current state of poverty and frequenting bars, possibly as a result of the separation from Cassandra.
The ecstasy and the passion that I tried so to repay
Recalling efforts to repay ecstasy and passion in the past, possibly referring to attempts to reciprocate emotions.
Cassandra babe why did you walk away
Repeating the question to Cassandra about why she chose to walk away, indicating a persistent sense of confusion or longing.
It's the curse of secret lovers to be thoughtful with discretion
Reflecting on the challenges of maintaining secrecy in a romantic relationship, emphasizing the need for discretion.
To hold back tears of jealousy when you witness this procession
Describing the difficulty of suppressing jealousy when witnessing a procession of others in love.
To be proper and polite when your hands begin to sweat
Highlighting the need to be proper and polite despite inner turmoil, maintaining composure when feeling uneasy.
And to act as if the one you love is one you never met
Expressing the irony of acting as if the loved one is a stranger, despite the deep connection that once existed.
At night my muffled weeping covers up the need to say
Describing nighttime weeping as a way to conceal the longing and pain, using silence to avoid expressing the need for reconciliation.
Cassandra babe why did you walk away
Reiterating the question to Cassandra about why she walked away, emphasizing the persistent confusion and emotional impact.
Waiting for the snow to fall is useless here in Texas
Expressing the futility of waiting for snow to fall in Texas, highlighting a sense of hopelessness or unmet expectations.
The barometer is sinking fast, but all that it detects is
Commenting on a barometer detecting a memory that fades away, suggesting the inability to hold onto or measure certain experiences.
A memory that just fades away like faces in the crowd
Depicting memories fading like faces in a crowd, symbolizing the transient nature of past experiences.
The cigarettes and ashtrays with the music blaring loud
Describing a scene with cigarettes, ashtrays, and loud music, possibly portraying a chaotic or disordered emotional state.
And the tears you wept for all but me on that fateful summer day
Referring to tears shed for others but not for the speaker on a specific summer day, highlighting a sense of abandonment or neglect.
Cassandra babe why did you walk away
Repeating the question to Cassandra, emphasizing the ongoing pain and confusion surrounding her decision to walk away.
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