Sorrow's Child
Riverside Reflections: Embracing the Depths of Sorrow's Child
Lyrics
Sorrow's child sits by the river
Sorrow's child is contemplatively near a river.
Sorrow's child hears not the water
Sorrow's child is oblivious to the sounds of the water.
Sorrow's child sits by the river
Repetition of the image of Sorrow's child by the river.
Sorrow's child hears not the water
Reiteration of Sorrow's child's detachment from the water.
And just when you feel as though
Just when you feel strong enough to endure.
You've got strength enough to stand
Implies a struggle or challenge that demands strength.
(Sorrow's child) sorrow's child all weak and strange
Sorrow's child, fragile and unfamiliar, awaits your assistance.
Stands waiting at your hand
Sorrow's child stands weak, expecting support from you.
Sorrow's child steps in the water
Sorrow's child takes a step into the water.
Sorrow's child you follow after
You, following Sorrow's child, are drawn into the experience.
Sorrow's child wades in deeper
Sorrow's child ventures deeper into the water.
Sorrow's child invites you under
Sorrow's child invites you to join in the depths of sorrow.
And just when you thought as though
Just when you believe all your sorrows have been expressed.
All your tears were wept and done
Implies completion of shedding tears, yet sorrow persists.
(Sorrow's child) sorrow's child grieves not what has passed
Sorrow's child does not mourn the past but anticipates the future.
But all the past still yet to come
The past is gone, but future sorrows remain.
Sorrow's child sits by the water
Sorrow's child remains near the water's edge.
Sorrow's child your arms enfold her
Your arms embrace Sorrow's child by the water.
Sorrow's child you're loathe to befriend her
You hesitate to befriend Sorrow's child in her sorrow.
Sorrow's child but in sorrow surrender
Sorrow's child surrenders to sorrow, a poignant acceptance.
And just when is seems as though
Just when it appears all tears have been shed.
All your tears were at an end
Contradicts the earlier notion; tears continue.
(Sorrow's child) sorrow's child lifts up her hand
Sorrow's child raises her hand, symbolizing a solemn moment.
And she brings it down again
The hand descends, perhaps indicating the cyclical nature of sorrow.
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Repetitive refrains intensify the emotional weight and cyclic nature of sorrow.
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