Enola's Wake
Enola's Wake: Unveiling Life's Shadows in Melody
Lyrics
Her passing was quick and quite a surprise
Enola's death was sudden and unexpected for everyone.
To everyone under the sun
It surprised everyone universally.
As the devil’s a catchy tune in disguise
Evil or negative influences can be attractive but deceptive.
The virtue of progress was won
The idea of progress prevailed, but at what cost?
Enola’s wake left everyone dead
Enola's passing affected everyone deeply.
It’s only a matter of time
Her death is inevitable, just a matter of time.
I never believed a word that she said
The speaker distrusted Enola and her words.
I knew that we wouldn’t be fine
The speaker predicted that things wouldn't end well.
And yet, here I have been called on to speak
The speaker is unexpectedly asked to speak about Enola.
To give such a woman a toast
To give a tribute to Enola despite personal reservations.
The words of my heart bear the truth that I seek
The speaker's genuine feelings lie within his heart.
And I long to speak them the most
The speaker deeply desires to express those heartfelt truths.
So sleep, Enola
A wish for Enola to rest peacefully.
Sleep and don’t ever wake up
A desire for Enola to remain in eternal rest.
I’m sad to have known you
Regret for having crossed paths with Enola.
And the death that your life was made of
Enola's life brought about sorrow and despair.
She was a strong bird and, oh, could she fly
Enola was resilient and capable of soaring high.
Steady and swift and true
She was consistent, fast, and genuine in her actions.
When she married that Fat Man I turned a blind eye
The speaker ignored warning signs when Enola got married.
I shuddered when she said “I do”
The speaker felt unease at Enola's marriage.
The light that she brought us was no light at all
The positivity she brought was superficial and misleading.
And I say that in full confidence
The speaker is confident in stating the lack of genuine positivity.
Are we to reap what her Little Boy sowed
Will the consequences match the actions of "Little Boy"? (reference to nuclear bombing)
When he stole our innocence?
Enola's association with negativity tainted innocence.
Her family will live on long after her passing
Her family will continue despite her absence.
They’ll grow bigger and stronger than she
Her family will grow stronger despite her negative impact.
So pull out your rosaries and lift up your glasses
Invoking prayer and celebration to cope with the loss.
And pray hard and sing out with me
An invitation to join in prayer and singing in remembrance.
Sing sleep, Enola
Again wishing for Enola to rest peacefully.
Sleep and don’t ever wake up
A repetition of the desire for her eternal rest.
I’m sad to have known you
Continued regret for knowing Enola.
And the death that your life was made of
Reflection on the destructive nature of Enola's life.
Oh sleep, Enola
Reiteration of the wish for her peaceful rest.
Sleep and don’t ever wake up
Repetition of the desire for her eternal rest.
I’m sad to have known you
Continued regret for knowing Enola.
And the death that your life was made of
Continued reflection on the destructive nature of Enola's life.
Her passing was rough as she screamed in her bed
Enola's passing was tumultuous and distressing.
And I prayed that our souls would be fine
Hoping for the salvation of their souls amidst the chaos.
‘Cause Enola’s wake left everyone dead
The aftermath of Enola's passing affected everyone.
It’s only a matter of time
Reiterating the inevitable nature of death.
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