Virginia

Echoes of Desolation: Marissa Nadler's Haunting Tale in 'Virginia'
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Lyrics

The waves rush against the folds of my face

The waves symbolize a force acting on the singer, possibly representing challenges or overwhelming emotions.

As I start to drown

The singer feels as if they are starting to drown, suggesting a sense of being overwhelmed or suffocated.

The waves rush against the folds of my face

Repetition of the waves rushing against the face reinforces the intensity of the emotional or situational struggle.

As I start to drown

The repetition continues to emphasize the feeling of drowning or being unable to cope.


Oh, Virginia

An address to Virginia, indicating a personal connection or relationship. The repetition intensifies the emotional tone.

Virgina, Virginia

Repetition of Virginia, possibly signifying a deep emotional connection or a sense of longing or loss.

Die

The word "Die" suggests a desire for release, escape, or an end to suffering.


In winter the water

Reference to the winter season and water, suggesting a cold and harsh environment. The phrase may convey a difficult time.

Will wash [?] the waterside

Unclear word, possibly indicating a washing or cleansing of something by the winter water.

In winter the water

Repetition of the winter water theme, possibly emphasizing the persistent harsh conditions.

Will wash [?] the waterside

Unclear word, similar to line 11, suggesting a continued process of cleansing or renewal.


Oh, Virginia

Reiteration of Virginia, possibly emphasizing the personal connection and the emotional weight associated with the name.

Virgina, Virginia

Repetition of Virginia, reinforcing the emotional depth and significance of the relationship or connection.

Die

Reiteration of "Die," possibly expressing a persistent desire for release or escape.


With the rocks in your pockets

The rocks in the pockets symbolize a burden or something weighing the person down, possibly emotionally.

You walk up above the waterside

Walking above the waterside with rocks in pockets may symbolize a deliberate choice to carry a heavy emotional burden.

With the rocks in your pockets

Repetition of the rocks in pockets, reinforcing the idea of carrying a burden, perhaps willingly.

You walk up above the waterside

Repetition of walking above the waterside, suggesting a journey or struggle with the emotional weight.


Oh, Virginia

Reiteration of Virginia, maintaining focus on the emotional connection or relationship.

Virgina, Virginia

Repetition of Virginia, possibly underscoring the depth of emotion associated with the name.

Die

Reiteration of "Die," indicating a persistent yearning for release or an end to suffering.


The waves rush against the full of my face

The waves again rushing against the face, suggesting a recurring and overwhelming emotional or situational struggle.

As I start to fall

The singer starts to fall, indicating a sense of losing control or succumbing to the challenges.

The waves rush against the full of my face

Repetition of waves rushing against the face, reinforcing the feeling of being overwhelmed as the singer falls.

As I start to fall

Repetition of starting to fall, emphasizing the descent into a challenging or distressing situation.


Oh, Virginia

Reiteration of Virginia, possibly expressing a plea or reaching out to the person or entity symbolized by the name.

Virgina, Virginia

Repetition of Virginia, intensifying the emotional connection or yearning expressed in the song.

Falls

The word "Falls" may indicate a literal or metaphorical descent or decline.

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