Two Ribbons
Frayed Ribbons of Love: Let's Eat Grandma's Poetic Journey
Lyrics
These places, they stay but we're changing
Change is constant in our surroundings, though certain places remain unchanged.
Like two ribbons, still woven although we are fraying
Despite facing challenges, our connection (like two ribbons) endures, though it shows signs of strain.
Yeah, we both held on so tight that we're bruising up
Both individuals held on tightly to the relationship, causing emotional bruises.
Collect the feathers that you drop when you're taking off
Metaphorically collect the consequences (feathers) of decisions and actions when moving forward.
Hold them close 'cause
Hold onto the consequences, recognizing their significance.
It's been ages, I know
Acknowledging the passage of a long time.
'Cause I haven't thought for weeks of anyone but you
For a significant period, focus has been solely on the person being addressed.
And I wanna find the answer, I just want to be your best friend
Desire to discover solutions and strengthen the bond by becoming the best friend.
Just like it always was
Expressing a wish for things to remain as they always were.
Just like it always was
Reiteration of the desire for constancy in the relationship.
Sometimes I become as translucent as my love
Occasionally becoming emotionally transparent, revealing vulnerability in love.
I'm bound to two worlds that I can't be a part of
Feeling bound to two conflicting worlds, unable to fully belong to either.
I'm not brave
Admission of a lack of courage.
Like the arms that held onto me
Comparison of the lack of bravery to arms that once provided support.
To spread my wings in that snow
Expressing a desire to explore new opportunities in a challenging environment.
I lost the feel of my hands and feet
Feeling numb and disconnected from one's own emotions.
And put all my love
Investing all emotions into the relationship.
The truth will haunt you but set you free
Truth may be unsettling but has the potential to bring liberation.
'Cause I haven't thought for months of anyone but you
Extended period of exclusive thoughts about the addressed person.
And I wanna find the answer
Desire to find solutions to challenges in the relationship.
But I can only be your best friend
Limitation to being a best friend, accepting the possibility that it might not be sufficient.
And hope that that's enough
Hope that being a best friend is enough, even though uncertainty exists.
But I know that's not enough
Acknowledgment that mere friendship might not be adequate.
Because there's nothing you can do at this point over
A point of no return, where actions or decisions have irreversible consequences.
They say it's like the rains that come down in October
Comparison of the situation to rains in October, implying a cleansing or purging effect.
Watch them wash away
Observing the consequences and watching them gradually disappear.
Watch them wash away
Repetition of the idea of consequences fading away.
Watch them wash away
Continuation of the theme, emphasizing the gradual disappearance of consequences.
Watch them wash away
Final repetition, underscoring the irreversible nature of the consequences.
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