Old Chair

Ghostly Remnants: Reflecting on Loss and Memories in 'Old Chair'
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Lyrics

Was barely there in time

Arrived just in time, almost late

A change of clothes in the suitcase

Carrying a change of clothes in a suitcase

At least I saw you see me as the door closed

Witnessed by you as the door closed

Now the sky starts to swerve

The sky begins to move or change

And the shepherd of my nightmares

A representation of fear in the form of a shepherd in nightmares

Assembles himself just outside the window

The fearful figure assembles outside the window


Your old leather chair

Referring to a cherished piece of furniture, possibly symbolizing memories

Nobody dares sit there

No one dares to sit in the old chair, out of respect for the deceased

Scared they might disturb your ghost at rest

Fearful of disturbing the spirit at peace

And the benefit of the doubt

Rethinking the benefit of giving someone the benefit of the doubt

Doesn't seem so noble now

The noble act of giving the benefit of the doubt seems less significant now

With me in this empty house

Feeling alone in an empty house


I had barely been asleep

Had just fallen asleep

I dreamed that you dropped your suitcase

Dreamed of someone changing their living situation

As if you simply changed the place you live now

Expressing anger more than the longing for the person

More angry than I miss you

Losing control over actions and words

And I can't control all my movements

Repeating mistakes and saying regretful things

I keep saying things that I know I'll never live down

Reflecting on the joy of seeing someone smile despite personal struggles


But it's so nice to see

Appreciating the positive side despite personal challenges

How every time you're smiling

Despite challenges, the person always seems to smile

Though I can't ever seem to show my best

Struggling to show the best side of oneself

You were taller than all my doubts

Acknowledging the person's stature, both physically and emotionally

You were wrong, but damn I'm proud

Accepting imperfections with pride

How we filled out this empty house

Building a life together in an empty house


But you wanted to say you'd passed their test

Expressing a desire to prove oneself to those who doubted

For the people who let you down

Acknowledging disappointments from others

To say you were a good man

Asserting one's character as a good person despite letdowns

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