Lightning Crashes
Life's Symphony: Birth, Death, and Rebirth in Lightning CrashesLyrics
Lightning crashes, a new mother cries
Symbolizes the beginning of life, marked by the birth of a child.
Her placenta falls to the floor
Describes the physical aftermath of childbirth, emphasizing the raw and natural aspects.
The angel opens her eyes
Depicts the newborn's awakening, possibly referring to the first moments of consciousness.
The confusion that was hers
Refers to the emotional state of the mother before the birth, suggesting a sense of confusion.
Before the doctor can even close the door
Highlights the rapid transition as the doctor attends to the new mother immediately after birth.
Lightning crashes, an old mother dies
Contrasts the beginning of life with the end, as an older mother passes away.
Her intentions fall to the floor
Describes the aftermath of the older mother's death, with a focus on unfulfilled intentions.
The angel opens her eyes
Repeats the imagery of an angel opening her eyes, possibly signifying a transition or revelation.
The confusion that was hers
Recalls the emotional confusion of the older mother, now transferred to the next generation.
Belongs now to the baby down the hall
Suggests that the confusion and complexities of life are now passed on to the newborn.
And oh now I feel it, coming back again
Expresses a sense of recognition or déjà vu, hinting at a cyclical nature of events.
Like a rolling, thunder chasing the wheels
Uses powerful imagery to describe the intensity of emotions, possibly alluding to life's challenges.
Forces pulling from the center of the earth again
Suggests a powerful force originating from the core of existence, creating a palpable sensation.
I can feel it
Reiterates the emotional sensitivity and awareness of the narrator.
Lightning crashes a new mother cries
Repeats the initial scenario of childbirth, emphasizing the emotional impact on the new mother.
Oh, this moment she's been waiting for
Highlights a significant moment the new mother has been anticipating.
The angel opens her eyes
Revisits the opening of the angel's eyes, possibly representing a moment of revelation or clarity.
Pale blue colored iris
Describes the newborn's eyes with a specific focus on their color.
Presents the circle
Symbolizes the presentation of a significant and mysterious aspect of life.
Of the glory that's to hide, hide, hide
Indicates that the glory being presented is concealed or hidden.
Oh now, feel it, coming back again
Reiterates the sense of déjà vu or a recurring cycle of experiences.
Like a rolling, thunder chasing the wheels
Continues the intense imagery, comparing it to a rolling thunder, a powerful and unstoppable force.
Forces pulling from the center of the earth again
Refers to the forces emanating from the core of the earth, suggesting deep and profound emotions.
I can feel it
Reaffirms the narrator's heightened sensitivity and awareness of these powerful forces.
Oh now, I can feel it
Expresses the immediate, personal experience of feeling the intense emotions described.
Oh now, feel it, coming back again
Repeats the theme of a recurring cycle of intense emotions and experiences.
Like a rolling, thunder chasing the wind
Compares the intense emotions to a rolling thunder chasing the wind, suggesting unpredictability.
Forces pulling from The center of the earth again
Reiterates the origin of powerful forces, emphasizing their connection to the earth.
I can feel it, oh
Confirms the continued personal experience of feeling these intense emotions.
Oh now, feel it, coming back again
Like a rolling, thunder chasing the wind
Repeats the comparison of intense emotions to a rolling thunder, now chasing the wind.
Forces pulling from the center of the earth again
Restates the origin of forces and the narrator's continued sensitivity to them.
I can feel it
Reaffirms the personal and immediate experience of feeling these intense emotions.
I can feel it (ooh-ooh)
Repeats the affirmation of feeling, possibly indicating the persistence of these emotional sensations.
I can feel it
Concludes with a final affirmation of the narrator's heightened emotional awareness.
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