Marcello
Eternal Waves of Marcello: A Poetic Journey through Life and Loss
Lyrics
I saw you staring at the sea
I observed you gazing at the sea
I watched your thoughts drifting away
I witnessed your thoughts drifting away
I don't know how I didn't see
I'm unsure why I failed to notice
That you were breaking like the waves
That you were experiencing emotional turmoil like the waves
We walked the dusty ancient streets
We traversed the ancient, dusty streets
I heard your laughter trail away
I heard your laughter fading away
As the volcano underneath
As the underlying turmoil, akin to a volcano, erupted
Left you in ruins like Pompeii
Leaving you in ruins, reminiscent of Pompeii
Oh Marcello
Addressing Marcello, urging him not to depart prematurely
Don’t you leave until your time has come
Advising Marcello not to leave until his destined time arrives
Oh Marcello
Reiteration of the plea to Marcello
Don’t you leave until your time has come
Reaffirmation of the advice to stay until the appropriate time
The vigil in your living room
Depiction of a vigil in Marcello's living room
Was unlike anything I’d seen
Describing a unique and profound experience during the vigil
Church bell death march to the tomb
Reference to a somber church bell procession leading to the tomb
Through it all somehow serene
Despite the challenges, an underlying sense of calmness prevailed
Oh Marcello
Repetition of the plea to Marcello
Don’t you leave until your time has come
Reiteration of the advice not to leave prematurely
Oh Marcello
Restating the importance of waiting for the right time
Don’t you leave until your time has come
Emphasizing the significance of staying until the destined moment
Rejoice with those who rejoice
Encouragement to share in both joy and sorrow with others
Weep with those who weep
Advocating empathy by expressing emotions alongside others
I’ll lift my trembling voice
Commitment to continue singing, despite the trembling voice
My brother I will keep on singing
Affirmation of the commitment to support a brother
On and on and on and on and on
Repetition emphasizing the continuous nature of the commitment
On and on and on and on and on
-On and on and on and on and on
-Oh Marcello
Reiteration of the plea to Marcello
Don’t you leave until your time has come
Restatement of the advice not to leave prematurely
Oh Marcello
Emphasizing the importance of staying while there is still hope
Don’t you leave while I’m still holding on
Expressing the desire for Marcello not to leave while there's still a connection
Oh Marcello
Continuing to address Marcello, expressing the persistent memories
I still see you every time the mourning comes
Even in mourning, Marcello's presence is vividly recalled
Oh Marcello
Belief that Marcello's legacy lives on through his son
I believe you live on in your son
Expressing faith in Marcello's enduring influence through his offspring
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