Under The Carlaw Bridge
Lost Echoes Under Carlaw: A Journey of Cold Reflections
Lyrics
It's another cold one
Refers to the current weather being very cold.
But what have I done
Reflects on personal actions or decisions leading to a feeling of emptiness or regret.
To feel so hollow and cold it seems
Expresses a sense of emotional emptiness and isolation, feeling both hollow and cold.
That I could find a clear model
Suggests seeking clarity or answers through alcohol ("bottle"), yet feeling unsuccessful in finding solutions.
At the bottom of a bottle
Continues the metaphor of seeking solace or answers at the bottom of a bottle.
But I'm two times the coward
Acknowledges feeling cowardly or timid, possibly in facing personal issues or challenges.
I ever thought I'd be
Realizing a perceived lack of courage compared to one's own expectations or self-perception.
Because it ain't clear
Uncertainty or confusion about the current situation or circumstances.
No it ain't clear
Reiterates the lack of clarity or understanding about the current situation.
And what the hell am I doin' here?
Questioning one's purpose or reason for being in the current situation.
No it ain't clear
Reemphasizes the lack of clarity or understanding in the current situation.
But it rings in my ears
An image or thought that continually echoes or stays in the mind.
Somewhere under the Carlaw bridge
Symbolizes a location or point of contemplation where internal struggles are confronted.
Now there's snow on the corner
Describing a change in the environment due to snow, setting a melancholic tone.
Where I stood with my old friend
Recalling a past memory or moment with a close friend.
Talked about revolution with two loaded guitars
Recollection of discussing change or revolution symbolically with guitars as instruments of change.
And it's only four blocks up to The Only
Distance or obstacles that seem larger or more challenging during difficult times.
But at times like this, you know it seems three times as far
Emphasizes the perception of distance or challenges being amplified during tough times.
Where're the banners? Where're the headlines?
Questions the absence of hopeful signs or indications of change.
Those future planners and hungry deadlines
References to future-oriented planning and commitments, possibly unfulfilled.
Those true believers and crazy Fridays
Mentions idealists or enthusiastic individuals, juxtaposed with mundane reality.
Those sham deceivers, these can't be my days
Suspecting deceit or disappointment in present circumstances, feeling disconnected.
Ah, maybe next time...
Expresses a resigned hope for a better situation in the future.
Well, now my coffee's gone cold
Contrasts physical and emotional states - cold coffee, but a heart feeling even colder.
But my heart's gone colder
Highlights emotional numbness or a lack of warmth despite physical discomfort.
I think I'm reading too much
Suggests overthinking or excessive consumption of information that might be distressing.
It feels like twenty below
Describes extremely cold weather conditions.
And it's a kick in the nuts
Metaphorically refers to a sudden realization or disappointment.
When your vision clears up
Realization of merely toying with the idea of change rather than enacting it.
And you realize you've only been playing with change
Feeling inferior or inadequate compared to others who seem more put-together.
There're people more together than you'll ever be
Observation of others seeming more successful or composed, leading to self-doubt.
And it makes you want to ask yourself, "What's happenin' to me?"
Self-reflective question on personal situation and inner turmoil.
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