Shadow of the Day
Embracing Goodbyes: Shadow of the Day's Grey World
Lyrics
I close both locks below the window
I secure both locks beneath the window
I close both blinds and turn away
I close both blinds and look away
Sometimes solutions aren't so simple
Sometimes solutions to problems aren't straightforward
Sometimes goodbye's the only way, oh
Sometimes saying goodbye is the only option
And the sun will set for you
The sun will set specifically for you
The sun will set for you
The repetition emphasizes the inevitability of the sunset
And the shadow of the day
The lingering darkness or sadness that follows a challenging event
Will embrace the world in grey
This darkness will envelop the world in a somber tone
And the sun will set for you
Reiteration of the certainty of the sunset for the individual
In cards and flowers on your window
Mentions of traditional expressions of sympathy at a window
Your friends all plead for you to stay
Friends are urging or begging the person to remain alive
Sometimes beginnings aren't so simple
Starting anew isn't always as simple as it seems
Sometimes goodbye's the only way, oh
Reiterates that sometimes farewell is the only recourse
And the sun will set for you
The sun will set uniquely for the individual departing
The sun will set for you
Reiteration underscores the certainty of the sunset
And the shadow of the day
The enduring darkness after a difficult departure
Will embrace the world in grey
This darkness will encompass the world in a melancholic hue
And the sun will set for you
Repetition reinforces the assurance of the sunset for the individual
And the shadow of the day
Reiteration of the lingering darkness affecting the world
Will embrace the world in grey
The continuing impact of the darkness on the world
And the sun will set for you
Repetition emphasizing the certainty of the sunset
And the shadow of the day
Emphasizes the enduring effect of the darkness on the world
Will embrace the world in grey
Continued impact of the darkness on the world's atmosphere
And the sun will set for you
Reiteration of the assurance of the sunset for the individual
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