Straight To You
Embracing Captivity: A Melancholic Journey of Love and Loss
Lyrics
All the towers of ivory are crumbling
All established structures and foundations are breaking down.
And the swallows have sharpened their beaks
The birds are preparing for something, possibly a significant change or upheaval.
This is the time of our great undoing
This is a period of profound transformation or unraveling.
This is the time that I'll come running
The singer expresses the intention to rush towards someone or something during this critical time.
Straight to you
The destination of the singer's rush is emphasized: it's straight to the person or thing in focus.
For I am captured
The singer feels captivated or entranced by a force or person.
Straight to you
Reiteration of the singer's captivation and the direction of the intended journey.
For I am captured
Repetition emphasizing the captivation and intended journey.
One more time
A pause or transition in the lyrics, possibly indicating a moment of reflection or anticipation.
Now the light in our window is fading
The light in the singer's window is diminishing, possibly symbolizing hope fading.
And the candle gutters on the ledge
A candle is about to go out, signifying a loss of light or guidance.
Well now sorrow, it comes a-stealing
Sorrow is approaching gradually.
And I'll cry, girl, but I'll come a-running
The singer will cry but is committed to running towards the source of sorrow.
Straight to you
Reiteration of the singer's determination to go straight to the source, despite the challenges.
For I am captured
The singer feels captured by a compelling force or emotion.
Straight to you
Reiteration of the captivation and the intended direct response.
For I am captured
Repetition emphasizing the singer's state of being captured.
Once again
A pause or transition, possibly indicating a moment of emotional intensity or significance.
Gone are the days of rainbows
A departure from the joyful or idealistic times.
Gone are the nights of swinging from the stars
The nights of carefree enjoyment or aspiration are gone.
For the sea will swallow up the mountains
Extreme and unsettling events are predicted, emphasizing the severity of the situation.
And the sky will throw thunder-bolts and sparks
The natural elements will act with great force and intensity.
Straight at you
The forceful elements are directed straight at the person or situation.
But I'll come a-running
Despite the impending danger, the singer is committed to running towards the source.
Straight to you
Reiteration of the singer's determination to go straight to the source despite imminent threats.
But I'll come a-running
Repetition emphasizing the commitment to run towards the source of danger.
One more time
A pause or transition, possibly indicating a moment of emotional intensity or significance.
Now Heaven has denied us its kingdom
A sense of loss or rejection from a heavenly or idealized place.
The saints, they're are drunk howling at the moon
The saints, typically associated with virtue, are portrayed as intoxicated and howling.
And the chariots of angels are colliding
An upheaval or conflict among benevolent forces is happening.
Well, I'll run, babe, but I'll come running
The singer will run despite the chaos and conflicts around, emphasizing the commitment.
Straight to you
Reiteration of the singer's determination to go straight to the source despite heavenly disturbances.
For I am captured
The singer feels captured by an intense force or emotion.
Straight to you
Reiteration of the captivation and the intended direct response.
For I am captured
Repetition emphasizing the singer's state of being captured.
One more time
A pause or transition, possibly indicating a moment of emotional intensity or significance.
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