Why The Raven Cries
Melancholy Musings: Decoding the Raven's Cry
Lyrics
Do you know why the raven cries
Expressing curiosity about the reason behind the raven's cries.
I, I wonder how he flies
Curious about the raven's ability to fly despite its apparent challenges.
With all that weight upon his wings
Reflecting on the burden the raven carries on its wings.
He thinks of too many things
Suggesting that the raven contemplates numerous thoughts.
And his voice is worn
Describing the worn-out nature of the raven's voice.
He's painted black
Depicting the raven's black coloration.
From feather-tail to finger-nail
Detailing the raven's black appearance from feathers to nails.
And there's coal dust in his eyes
Indicating the presence of coal dust in the raven's eyes.
He hides all his colours inside
Suggesting the raven conceals its true colors internally.
And he waits for the voice he needs to hear
Describing the raven's anticipation for a crucial voice.
But the cat has got its tongue
Noting the hindrance to the raven's expression, likened to a cat having its tongue.
So he tries to pretend he's back when he was young
Describing the raven's attempt to pretend it's young.
Do you know why the raven cries
Reiterating the initial curiosity about the raven's cries.
I, I wonder how he flies
Reiterating curiosity about the raven's ability to fly.
With all that weight upon his wings
Emphasizing the weight on the raven's wings and its contemplative nature.
He thinks of too many things
Reiterating the notion that the raven thinks of many things.
And his voice is worn
Reiterating the worn-out condition of the raven's voice.
Oh he turned his beak
Describing the raven's change in direction against a strong wind.
And faced into the gale
Depicting the raven's persistence in flight.
And flew til he could no more
Narrating the raven's flight until exhaustion.
From his lungs there spilled a call
Describing the raven's call as it faces fatigue.
I am here, I am here
Quoting the raven's declaration of presence.
But no one heard the sound
Expressing that the raven's call goes unheard.
And he fell to the ground
Illustrating the raven's descent to the ground.
I know why the raven cries
Claiming knowledge of why the raven cries.
I, I know just how he flies
Affirming understanding of how the raven flies.
Because he dares to sing a different song
Stating that the raven cries for singing a different song and longing for dreams.
How dreams and how he longs
Elaborating on the raven's dreams and longings.
Til his voice is worn
Repeating the idea of the raven's voice becoming worn.
Til his voice is worn
Reiterating the concept of the raven's voice being worn.
He's got that look in his eyes, he's got it and
Noting a distinctive look in the raven's eyes.
What can I do to make it right
Expressing a desire to make things right concerning the raven's condition.
He's got that look in his eyes, he's got it and
Reiterating the distinctive look in the raven's eyes.
What can I say to make it right
Expressing a wish to say something to rectify the situation.
He's got that look in his eyes, he's got it and
Reiterating the distinctive look in the raven's eyes.
What can I do to make it right
Expressing a desire to do something to make things right.
He's got that look in his eyes, he's got it and
Reiterating the distinctive look in the raven's eyes.
What can I do to make it right
Pondering what can be done to rectify the raven's situation.
Do you know why the raven cries
Repeating the initial curiosity about the raven's cries.
I, I wonder how he flies
Reiterating curiosity about the raven's ability to fly.
With all that weight upon his wings
Emphasizing the weight on the raven's wings and its contemplative nature.
He thinks of too many things
Reiterating the notion that the raven thinks of many things.
And his voice is worn
Reiterating the worn-out condition of the raven's voice
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