The Acrobat
Daring Dreams and Ethereal Journeys: The Acrobat's Poetic Odyssey
Lyrics
Oh, the child is an acrobat
Metaphorically refers to a person as a child who is skilled in navigating challenges, symbolized by an acrobat.
And he walks upon the wire
Describes the person's daring actions and willingness to take risks, akin to walking on a tightrope.
Knowing well that he might fall
Acknowledges the awareness of potential consequences or failure but continues to face challenges.
Still he climbs up higher
Despite the risks, the person persists in striving for greater heights.
If he should slip he will surely die
Highlights the severe consequences if the person fails in their endeavors, facing possible death.
And his body will break and his soul will fly
Describes the aftermath of a potential fall, emphasizing the impact on the body and the release of the soul.
Into the night where the spirits scream
Imagery of the night and screaming spirits, suggesting a transition to an afterlife or a different state of existence.
He will leave this world and become a dream
Envisions the person leaving the earthly realm to become a dream or a transcendent entity.
Oh, my father was a sailor
Introduces a new character, the speaker's father, using a similar metaphor of facing risks but on water.
And he lived upon the water
Describes the father's life at sea, echoing the theme of facing potential dangers in pursuit of a livelihood.
Knowing well that he might drown
Acknowledges the peril of drowning but emphasizes the father's willingness to take the risk.
He sailed beyond the harbor
The father ventures beyond the safety of the harbor, embracing challenges.
If he should fall, he will surely die
Reiterates the potential fatal outcome if the father fails, emphasizing the soul's departure.
And his body will sink and his soul will fly
Similar to line 7, describes the aftermath of a fall at sea, with the soul transitioning to another realm.
Into the night where the spirits scream
Repeats the imagery of night and spirits, reinforcing the idea of departing from the earthly world.
He will leave this world and become a dream
Reiterates the concept of leaving the world to become a dream, emphasizing a transcendental existence.
He will leave this world and become a dream
Repeats the idea of transformation into a dream, underscoring its significance.
Nothing will change, nothing will change
Emphasizes the permanence or resistance to change in certain aspects of life.
Nothing will change, nothing will change
Repeats the notion that certain things will remain unchanged, possibly reflecting a sense of inevitability.
Oh, the time goes by, nothing will
Reflects on the passage of time without significant alterations.
Nothing will, nothing will, nothing will
Repeats the idea of things remaining static or resistant to change.
My love she is my saving grace
Introduces the speaker's love interest as a source of support and comfort.
She holds me through the winter
Describes the love interest's role in providing emotional support, particularly during difficult times.
Knowing well that I will leave
Acknowledges the speaker's awareness of an eventual departure but emphasizes the continued closeness.
Still she holds me closer
Despite the impending separation, the love interest remains emotionally connected.
And if my heart should break, well, I will surely die
Shifts focus to the speaker, expressing the potential heartbreak and its consequences, including death.
And my blood will flow and my soul will fly
Describes the physical and spiritual consequences of a broken heart, echoing earlier themes of departing to the afterlife.
Into the night where the spirits scream
Repeats the imagery of night and spirits, signifying the speaker's departure from the world.
I will leave this world and become a dream
Affirms the speaker's intention to leave the world and transform into a dream.
I will leave this world and become a dream
Reiterates the speaker's intention to transcend and become a dream.
I will leave this world and become a dream
Concludes with a final affirmation of the speaker's aspiration to leave the world and become a dream.
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