Leadlight
Embracing Rain and Love's Fragility: Julia Jacklin's Leadlight Revelations
Lyrics
I was once a Sunday kneeler
I used to be devout or dedicated, likely metaphorically referring to being committed or faithful.
When I saw the leadlight, fall from the pane
When I witnessed the stained glass window shatter or break.
I didn't know that the grass, was not only greener
I wasn't aware that things elsewhere could be better; a realization that alternatives might be more favorable.
Upkeep is cheaper, when you embrace the rain
Maintaining something is less expensive when you accept difficulties or challenges (in this case, rain).
So I jumped down to lay with my leadlight
So I descended to be with what was broken (leadlight), possibly embracing imperfections or flaws.
Under your spotlight, I lay with the shards
Lying vulnerable under your attention or focus, among the shattered glass.
I didn't know that the ground, is not only harder
I didn't realize that the reality is harsher or tougher than expected.
Oh but colder when you are not around
The absence of your presence not only makes things colder but emotionally harder.
I love you my darling I do
Expressing love and affection.
But I can let possession make a fool of you
Love shouldn't lead to possessiveness or obsession which can be foolish.
I love you my darling I do
Reiterating love and affection.
But I can't promise I'll be here to see this whole love through
I can't guarantee being present or staying committed till the end of this love.
So I ran with dreams to reach the skyline
So I pursued my ambitions to reach great heights.
Straight up that incline, I ran towards the blue
Directly uphill, I strived for the unreachable, aiming for the skies.
I didn't know that the sky, is not only wider
Realizing that freedom or expansiveness is more apparent when you're not by my side.
Oh but clearer when I'm standing next to you
Clarity and understanding become more evident when separated from you.
I love you my darling I do
Expressing love and affection.
But I can let possession make a fool of you
Warning against possessiveness in love.
I love you my darling I do
Reiterating love and affection.
But I can't promise I'll be here to see this whole love through
Uncertainty about being present or committed till the end of this love.
Oh I believe in trust you see
Belief in trust, but cautioning against placing too much trust in the speaker.
But don't you go and put your trust in me
Warning against relying too heavily on the speaker.
I cost more than you earn
The speaker's demands or needs exceed what the other person can provide financially.
So tell me boy why didn't you ever learn?
Questioning why the other person never learned from past experiences or mistakes.
I love you my darling I do
Expressing love and affection.
But I can let possession make a fool of you
Cautioning against possessiveness in love.
I love you my darling I do
Reiterating love and affection.
But I can't promise I'll be here to see this whole love through
Uncertainty about being present or committed till the end of this love.
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