Lyrics
We were just seventeen
We were at the age of seventeen
And all alone
Alone and isolated
We had our hands in the gutter
Engaged in lowly activities
But our hearts in the warm clouds
Emotionally invested and dreamy
She said I know it's gonna hurt like hell
Anticipating pain but accepting it
But it's all right
Comforting each other about the impending difficulties
We were just seventeen and so in love
In love despite challenges at seventeen
I can see it that you're ready to go
Observing readiness to depart
Like a bat in the cave of my soul
Reference to the depths of one's soul
We were owls barely escaping the day
Metaphorically portrayed as owls escaping challenges
Another moment and we'd give it away
Risking exposure of a secret
We were just seventeen
Recalling being seventeen and fearful
And so afraid
Expressing fear and vulnerability
We were balloons in the hands
Metaphor of being controlled or influenced by others
Of the mothers in the Jesus parade
Symbolic reference to religious influence
She said I know its gonna burn like fire but its all right
Acknowledging the pain, finding solace in love
We were just seventeen and so in love
Being deeply in love at seventeen
So in love, so in love, so in love , so in love
Reiteration of intense love
We were owls when they came in the night
Recalling a moment of challenge ("owls")
They were looking for a creature to fight
Confrontation with external threats
I can see it that you were ready to go
Noticing readiness to face challenges
Like a bat in the cave of my soul
Reference to the inner struggles of the soul
We had nothing but the blood on our hands
Having only the consequences of actions
We were sitting but were willing to stand
Being prepared to take a stand
We were owls barely escaping the day
Continuation of facing challenges ("owls")
Another moment and we'd give it away
Risking exposure or failure
We were owls when they came in the night
Repetition of facing external threats ("owls")
They were looking for a creature to fight
Highlighting the search for a fight
I can see it that you're ready to go
Observing readiness to confront challenges
Like a bat in the cave of my soul
Recurrence of soul-searching metaphor
We had nothing but the blood on our hands
Emphasizing the consequences of actions
We were sitting but willing to stand
Being physically inactive but mentally prepared
We were owls barely escaping the day
Continuation of facing challenges ("owls")
Another moment and we give it away
Risking failure or exposure once again
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