Need Some Surrender
Craving Surrender: Michael McDermott's Poetic Journey through Loss and Longing
Lyrics
Margaret quoted Whitman, and talked about the grass
Margaret referenced Whitman and discussed the grass, suggesting a connection to nature and life.
She had bells around her ankles and spoke of a love that's sure to last
Describing Margaret with bells on her ankles, emphasizing a love that is expected to endure.
I knew of all her tragedy
The speaker is aware of Margaret's tragic experiences or hardships.
I could see through her veneer
The speaker sees beyond the surface, perceiving the true nature behind Margaret's facade.
She said, "I wish to Christ that somethin' for once would just seem clear"
Margaret expresses a desire for clarity in her life, a wish for things to be more understandable.
With my life I swore I'd always defend her
The speaker had vowed to protect and support Margaret throughout their lives.
Now She's gone and I need some surrender
Margaret is now gone, and the speaker is seeking solace and release through surrender.
In between the hours in which daylight fades away
Describing the difficult transitional moments between day and night.
These sad and lonely flowers trampled by decay
Referencing flowers that symbolize sadness and loneliness, affected by the passage of time.
Can you understand how it gets so hard to stand
Expressing the challenge of remaining upright when everything one held dear is lost.
When everything you once held is taken from your hands
Reflecting on the difficulty of coping with loss and the ephemeral nature of possessions.
The colors danced across the auburn skies of November
Depicting the vivid colors in the November sky, possibly symbolizing a vibrant past.
Now I need some surrender
The speaker now craves surrender as a response to life's challenges and losses.
O come all ye faithful
A reference to the Christmas carol "O Come All Ye Faithful," possibly invoking a plea for comfort.
Have you ever chased a rainbow or thrown darts up at the moon
Asking if the listener has pursued elusive goals or dreams, like chasing rainbows or stars.
Ever followed a fallin' star through the windows of your room
Recalling a poetic image of following a falling star through the windows, perhaps representing fleeting aspirations.
All the things that we believe in
Acknowledging the transience of beliefs and convictions.
Will all soon pass away
Highlighting the impermanence of cherished beliefs that will eventually fade away.
But I'm wiser than I once was
Claiming an increase in wisdom over time, accompanied by a growing acceptance of foolishness.
And gettin' more foolish every day
Expressing a continuous process of becoming more foolish with each passing day.
As a child I played on the streets of promise
Recollecting childhood memories of playing in a place filled with promise and hope.
With hearts of splendor
Describing a youthful time characterized by splendid hearts and emotions.
I'm older now, and I need some surrender
The speaker, now older, seeks surrender, indicating a need for acceptance and letting go.
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