Splinters
Unveiling the Decay: Splinters of Forgotten Love
Lyrics
I stopped seeing white butterflies in your yard
I no longer see the purity and beauty represented by white butterflies in your yard.
But I can't seem to remember when, or how, or why
I cannot recall when, how, or why this change occurred.
If I forget to blow your birthday candles out
If I forget to blow out your birthday candles, it's one less thing for me to worry about.
Then at least that's one less thing for me to think about
There's a sense of detachment or indifference, expressed as neglecting to blow out the candles.
But what you didn't tell me, I already found out
I discovered something you didn't tell me, indicating a hidden truth or deception.
Your garden's rotting
Your garden is decaying or deteriorating.
Dirt was stolen by weeds
Weeds have taken over, stealing the soil's nutrients and vitality.
And I never thought about how
The speaker reflects on neglecting certain aspects, possibly emotional or relational.
The wooden fence from your yard is starting to split apart
The wooden fence, a symbol of protection, is breaking apart, revealing vulnerability.
Should I take out the splinters now
The speaker contemplates whether to address and remove the emotional splinters or issues.
The pearls on my wrist started splitting apart
Pearls on the wrist, a symbol of beauty or value, are deteriorating or losing their significance.
But I can't seem to remember when, or how, or why
Similar to line 2, expressing uncertainty about when, how, or why this change occurred.
The windows in your walls are casting shadows of doubt
Windows in your walls create doubts or uncertainties, casting shadows on the relationship.
Write love letters to frames I've already forgotten all about
Love letters to frames suggest preserving memories, even though they are forgotten.
But what you didn't tell me, I already found out
Reiteration of discovering undisclosed information, possibly leading to disappointment.
Your garden's rotting
Reiteration of the deteriorating state of the garden, emphasizing the theme of decay.
Dirt was stolen by weeds
Reiteration of the impact of weeds on stealing the vitality of the garden.
And I never thought about how
Reflecting on neglecting certain aspects, similar to line 8.
The wooden fence from your yard is starting to split apart
Reiteration of the breaking wooden fence, emphasizing vulnerability.
Should I take out the splinters now
A repeated contemplation on whether to address and remove emotional splinters.
Should I take out the splinters now
Repetition for emphasis, suggesting the urgency of addressing emotional pain.
Should I take out the splinters now
Further emphasis on the need to take action and address emotional wounds.
Should I take out the splinters now
Final repetition, possibly indicating a sense of urgency or inner conflict.
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