Lyrics
The man spoke to the albatross
The man communicates with the albatross.
What a funny thing you are
Expressing amusement or oddity about the albatross.
The man spoke to the albatross
A repetition of the man addressing the albatross.
Why must you fly so far
Questioning why the albatross must travel great distances.
Today, the waves are no ones slaves
Indicating that currently, the waves are not under anyone's control.
Tomorrow's waves may be
Suggesting the uncertainty of future waves and their potential challenges.
Do you believe in me?
The man seeks affirmation or trust from the albatross.
The man spoke to the nightingale
The man addresses the nightingale, describing its songs as untamed and liberated.
Your songs to wild and free
A repetition of the man speaking to the nightingale.
The man spoke to the nightingale
Requesting the nightingale to sing a song specifically for the man.
Ah, but sing a song for me
Acknowledging the potential emotional impact of the nightingale's song.
Once my skies could fill your eyes
Reflecting on a past time when the speaker's emotions could move the nightingale.
With rain and sympathy
Recalling a time when the speaker's life had empathy and shared sorrow.
Do you believe in me?
Asking the nightingale if it believes in the speaker.
The man spoke to the whitest dove
The man communicates with the whitest dove, seeking advice on gaining release.
How can I gain release?
The speaker expresses a desire for freedom.
The man then killed the whitest dove
The man takes an action that symbolizes maintaining peace but involves sacrificing the dove.
And justly kept the peace
Asserting that killing the dove was just and necessary for peacekeeping.
For I must cry and surely die
The speaker acknowledges the personal cost of maintaining freedom, including emotional suffering.
To keep the people free
Stating the speaker's willingness to cry and die for the freedom of the people.
Do you believe in me?
Asking the dove if it believes in the speaker's sacrifice.
Do you believe in me?
Repetition of the question, possibly emphasizing the importance of belief.
Do you believe in me?
Repetition of the question, further emphasizing the theme of belief.
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