Coming Up
Journey Through Urban Moments: Revelations in Song
Lyrics
Have you seen the way trees grow around barbed wire?
Observation of resilience in nature despite obstacles (barbed wire).
or the way fog burns off into blue?
Noticing the transformation of fog into a clear sky.
have you seen the day turn into a dozen windows?
Describing the passing of time through changing perspectives (windows).
it's a great big world out there
Highlighting the vastness and opportunities present in the world.
Have you seen October rain falling on rivers
Observing rain in a specific month (October) and its impact on rivers.
or the way leaves gather at the dam?
Noticing the gathering of leaves at a dam, possibly a natural phenomenon.
Chorus:
Introduction of the recurring chorus section.
I've been among them too scared to cross over
Previously feeling too afraid to move forward.
now there's nothing keeping me here
Feeling free from constraints or reasons to stay.
so if you hear some kind of singing in the underground
Suggesting a mysterious or unknown presence or influence.
you'll know who it is without going down
Indicating a distinct identity or recognition.
and after this mean coastal winter's gone
Reference to a harsh winter coming to an end.
i'll be the first one you see coming up, coming up
Promising to be the first visible sign of change or improvement.
Have you seen the eyes of the men on the Avenue?
Observation of the behavior or demeanor of men in a specific location (Avenue).
they drink until they holler like children at the air
Describing how alcohol alters behavior, reducing maturity.
Chorus:
Reintroduction of the chorus section.
People press themselves into the trains
Portraying the crowdedness and anonymity in public transportation.
stare the hard stare of people without names
Describing the distant, detached gazes of anonymous individuals.
all these tired bodies riding home in the rain and the
Depiction of weary commuters returning home in adverse weather conditions.
dusk at the end of the day
Reflecting on the end of a tiring day as night falls.
Chorus:
Final repetition of the chorus section.
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