Lyrics
What happens at home since I've gone away?
Reflecting on the changes at home in the absence of the speaker.
Needles drop soft and sharp
Describing the quiet fall of needles, creating a serene atmosphere.
And the leaves gently sway
Observing the gentle movement of leaves, possibly symbolizing change.
Low ceiling moves in and circles the bay
Describing the enclosing feeling of a low ceiling around the bay.
Rain rakes the trees
Depicting rain brushing against trees, adding to the natural imagery.
The Sound that's counted so many days
Referring to a significant sound that has marked the passing of time.
So many days
Emphasizing the repetition of days, possibly in a monotonous manner.
Wet shoes drag you off to school
Describing the dragging of wet shoes to school, hinting at discomfort.
Shoes that never dry
Highlighting persistently damp shoes, suggesting a prolonged sense of wetness.
Crows curse and beat their wings
Depicting crows as ominous, questioning the speaker's intelligence.
Why can't you be smarter girl?
Possibly a critical remark, urging someone to be more intelligent.
Lift up your face
Encouraging someone to face challenges with resilience.
Don't feel sorry for yourself
Advising against self-pity, promoting strength in difficult situations.
I'll always wait for you
Expressing a commitment to wait for the person being addressed.
Your ghost is a lightshow at night
Describing the presence of the person's ghost as a captivating lightshow.
On the Grand Coulee Dam
Referencing the Grand Coulee Dam, connecting the ghost to a significant location.
The river is watching you
Suggesting that the river is aware of the person's actions or absence.
At the drive-in tonight
Setting the scene at a drive-in, possibly with nostalgic or emotional undertones.
Who do they comfort now
Pondering on who receives comfort in the absence of the speaker.
Since I've gone away?
Raising a question about the impact of the speaker's departure on those left behind.
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