Birdwatcher
A Symphony of Ambition and Regret: Birdwatcher's Tale
Lyrics
And what a start with my birdwatching book and glasses,
Starting with a birdwatching book and glasses, possibly symbolizing a new perspective or observation.
I've found a classic.
The discovery of something classic or timeless.
She's so blue in the heart yet she's so bright in the head.
Describing a person who is emotionally down ("blue in the heart") but intellectually vibrant ("bright in the head").
I've never before kissed a girl with ambition.
Expressing a unique experience of kissing someone with ambition, suggesting a new and meaningful connection.
She'll always listen
Highlighting the person's quality of always being a good listener.
When I'm blue in the heart and not so bright in the head.
Reversal of roles, where the speaker is now emotionally down, and the person is supportive.
So the man on the piano fumbled on.
Describing a piano player and their music as fitting for those dealing with emotional struggles.
It was the perfect soundtrack for emotional cripples like myself.
The music is a perfect accompaniment for emotionally vulnerable individuals like the speaker.
Tonight I'm tired, Tonight I'm blue in the heart.
Expressing fatigue and emotional distress in the present moment.
She makes me feel like I never will again if I never kiss her.
The person the speaker is with makes them feel like they won't experience certain emotions again if they don't kiss them.
I'll never feel anything but regret.
An expectation of feeling regret if the speaker doesn't act on their emotions.
Tonight I tried, tonight I opened my heart.
Trying to open up emotionally on this particular night.
And I'd travel the world to see her.
Expressing a willingness to go to great lengths to be with the person.
I've seen smiles but none beat hers.
Comparing the person's smile to others, emphasizing its uniqueness.
How her eyes glow when she's seeing red.
Describing the intensity of the person's eyes when they are angry or passionate.
The sea's there coz I've been crying.
Suggesting personal emotional turmoil through a metaphor involving tears and the sea.
I sat her down and said goodbye,
Narrating a difficult moment of saying goodbye to the person.
And love is smoke and it keeps getting in my eyes.
Describing love as a hindrance or distraction ("smoke") affecting clear vision.
And what a start with my birdwatching book and glasses,
Repetition of the initial lines, possibly emphasizing the cyclical nature of emotions and experiences.
I've found a classic.
Reiteration of finding something classic or timeless.
She's so blue in the heart yet she's so bright in the head.
Repeating the description of the person as emotionally down yet intellectually bright.
I've never before kissed a girl with ambition.
Reaffirming the unique experience of kissing someone with ambition.
She'll always listen
Emphasizing the person's consistent quality of being a good listener.
When I'm blue in the heart and not so bright in the head.
Reiteration of the supportive role of the person when the speaker is emotionally low.
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