For Adam
Elegy for a Golden Heart: Embracing Loss and Cherishing Memories
Lyrics
Polish on our nails, you have a sharp eye for details
Acknowledging the meticulous attention to detail, possibly in appearance.
But all my words are empty sails- no good winds blow
Expressing a sense of emptiness or lack of substance in spoken words, with no positive outcomes.
Plastic on the glass, 'cause it's not you reflected back
Using a metaphor of plastic on glass to convey a distorted reflection, suggesting a sense of not being true to oneself.
And every day more cells attack, the tumors grow
Describing a deteriorating physical condition with the reference to cells and tumors growing, possibly a metaphor for personal struggles or challenges.
I'm gonna miss you so
Expressing the impending feeling of loss and sadness.
If I could make a trade, if I could take away your pain
Expressing a desire to trade places or take away someone else's pain, indicating empathy and a wish for relief.
If I could bear it in some way to keep you here
Expressing a willingness to bear the pain on behalf of the other person to keep them present.
I want to shine a light on all who harmed you, make it right
Expressing a desire for justice or retribution against those who caused harm to the person in pain.
I want to free you from your fight and from your fear
Expressing a desire to free the person from their struggles and fears.
I'm gonna miss you dear
Reiterating the impending sense of loss and sadness.
I'm grateful for a part of the love in your golden heart
Expressing gratitude for the love within the person's heart, possibly acknowledging positive qualities.
I'm sorry we got a late start, but I am slow
Apologizing for a delayed start in their relationship or understanding.
I'm glad that I'm your friend, I'm glad for songs you recommend
Expressing gratitude for the friendship and the positive influence of music recommendations.
I'm glad for hours I got to spend inside your glow
Expressing gratitude for the time spent in the person's presence, possibly in a positive and comforting environment.
I'm gonna miss you so
Reiterating the impending feeling of loss and sadness.
I'm gonna miss you, I'm gonna miss you so
Repeating the acknowledgment of the forthcoming sense of loss and sadness.
I'm gonna miss you, I'm gonna miss you so
Repeating the acknowledgment of the impending feeling of loss and sadness.
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