House Of Strangers
Embracing the Familiar: Unveiling the Depths of 'House Of Strangers' Meaning
Lyrics
Well, I'm leaning on what's left of what
Expressing reliance on what remains of the past.
Has been and still to come
Reflecting on what has happened and what is yet to come.
And the present tense eludes all sense
Describing a difficulty in grasping the current moment, causing confusion and haunting emotions in the speaker.
And haunts this native son
Suggesting a sense of connection to one's heritage or roots.
There's a truth or two or three or four
Acknowledging the existence of multiple perspectives or truths, dependent on individual viewpoints.
Depends on where you stand
Highlighting the subjective nature of truth, influenced by one's position or standpoint.
You can be a multitude of things
Emphasizing the diverse possibilities and roles one can assume.
My lovely ampersand
Referring to a loved one or a significant other as the "ampersand," a symbol representing unity.
We're not a house of strangers anymore
Declaring a sense of familiarity and closeness among the residents, no longer strangers.
No cobweb takes a chance upon our door
Indicating that the house is now free from neglect or abandonment, evident by the absence of cobwebs.
There's a hope I horde and hold on to
Expressing the speaker's possession and protection of a precious hope.
It comforts like a song
Comparing the comforting nature of hope to a song.
That you'll find the spark
Expressing the desire for others to discover inspiration or motivation ("spark") through the speaker.
That guides you through
Guiding through challenging times or darkness before the speaker departs or moves on.
The dark before I'm gone
(No specific meaning provided in this line)
We're not a house of strangers anymore
Highlighting a chosen symbol or emblem ("crest of black") that unites the residents.
With chosen crest of black upon our door
(No specific meaning provided in this line)
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