Under the Weight
Echoes of Unspoken Regrets: Under the Weight by Marti West
Lyrics
Under the weight
Feeling burdened or overwhelmed
Of what I didn't do, I found myself hid
Regret for actions not taken, seeking concealment
Under what I did, but I'm home for the summer
Facing consequences of actions taken, returning home for summer
Smitten by a song
Deeply affected or captivated by a particular song
I wish I'd writ ringing in my ear, in my ears
Regret for not composing a desired song
And twenty-four years
Reflecting on 24 years of life
I'd drive to the seaside for a coconut kiss
Expressing a desire for a carefree moment by the seaside
And a place to hide, and so I'm reminded
Seeking a refuge and being reminded of something
Of a man who was blind
Recalling a blind man, possibly a metaphor for ignorance
When he'd talk, talk, talk, and say nothing at all, nothing at all
Criticizing someone who talks excessively without substance
I've never seen an eye so green
Admiring someone with exceptionally green eyes
She's the moon and I'm the sea
Describing a romantic relationship metaphorically as the moon and the sea
The keen perfume of jealousy
Expressing the intense fragrance of jealousy
I've never seen an eye so green
Reiterating admiration for vivid green eyes
Under the weight
Repeating the feeling of being weighed down by regrets
Of what I didn't do, I found myself hid
Revisiting the theme of regret and concealment
Under what I did, but it's the end of the summer
Acknowledging the end of a particular period (summer)
And at the foot of my bed
Noticing a recurring song in one's thoughts at bedtime
Is the same old song, running round my head, round round my head
Repetition of a song in the mind
I've never seen an eye so green
Reiterating the enchantment with intensely green eyes
She's the moon and I'm the sea
Symbolizing a romantic connection as the moon and the sea
The keen perfume of jealousy
Highlighting the powerful emotion of jealousy
I've never seen an eye so green
Expressing admiration for striking green eyes
You can say whatever you want my love, your love is back to front
Allowing freedom of expression in love, despite its complexities
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