One Hundred Days
Awaiting Redemption: A Melodic Odyssey of Longing and Hope
Lyrics
When the willow bends towards the end of day
Symbolizes the approaching end of a day and a contemplative mood.
And twilight falls again
Describes the onset of twilight, a recurring theme in the lyrics.
To the funny sound that a blackbird makes
Highlights the peculiar sound of a blackbird, adding a mysterious element.
Twilight falls again
Reiterates the arrival of twilight, creating a cyclical atmosphere.
As no good reason remains, I'll do the same
Expresses a sense of resignation when reasons are absent, possibly related to a relationship.
Thinking of you
Indicates that the speaker is preoccupied with thoughts of someone.
One day a ship comes in, one day a ship comes in
Suggests anticipation for a positive event, like a ship arriving.
But I can't say how or when
Uncertainty about the arrival of the ship and its timing.
But I know somewhere the ship comes in every day
Belief in the regular occurrence of positive outcomes, symbolized by the arriving ship.
There is no morphine, I'm only sleeping
Mention of morphine and sleep, possibly indicating a need for comfort or escape.
There is no crime to dreams like this
Asserts that dreaming is not a crime, emphasizing the importance of dreams.
And if you could take something with you
Possibly alluding to the idea of taking memories or experiences along in the journey of life.
It would be right
Emphasizes the importance of taking something positive along in life's journey.
Something good
Desire for something good to be retained and remembered.
From my fingertips, the cigarette throws ashes to the ground
Imagery of a cigarette and ashes, possibly symbolizing fleeting moments.
I'd stop and talk to the girls who work this street, but I got business farther down
Acknowledges other aspects of life but suggests a focused purpose or destination.
Like one long season of rain, I will remain
Compares the speaker's enduring emotions to a prolonged season of rain.
Thinking of you
Reiterates the constant thoughts about the person mentioned earlier.
One day a ship comes in
Repetition of the ship's arrival, reinforcing the theme of anticipation.
From far away a ship comes in
Specifies the origin of the ship, emphasizing distance and longing.
One hundred days you wait for it
Highlights the prolonged wait for the anticipated event, lasting one hundred days.
And you know somewhere the ship comes in every day
Restates the belief in the regular arrival of the ship, providing hope.
There is no morphine, I'm only sleeping
Reiteration of the absence of morphine and a focus on sleeping, possibly indicating a need for solace.
There is no crime to dreams like this
Reaffirms the legitimacy and importance of dreaming positively.
And if you could take something with you
Echoes the idea of taking something bright and positive along in life.
It would be bright
Underlines the brightness and positivity associated with the chosen element.
Just like something good
Reiterates the desire for something good to be retained and carried forward.
One day a ship comes in
Repetition of the ship's arrival, emphasizing the hope for a positive event.
One hundred days you wait for it
Reiterates the prolonged wait for the ship, emphasizing patience.
Something bright
Emphasizes the brightness and goodness associated with the awaited event.
Something so good
Reiterates the anticipation of something so good and positive.
One hundred days
Repetition of the duration of waiting, underscoring the significance of the one hundred days.
A ship comes in every day
Affirms the regular occurrence of the positive event, providing reassurance.
You know it's good
Confirms the goodness associated with the awaited event.
You know it's good
Reiterates the affirmation of the positive event, emphasizing its goodness.
A ship comes in every day
Reiteration of the regular arrival of the ship, emphasizing its positive nature.
One day a ship comes in
Repetition of the ship's arrival, confirming its goodness.
Its good
Emphasis on the goodness associated with the awaited event.
When it's something good
Affirms the positivity of the awaited event when it is something good.
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