Bear Mountain
Echoes of Broken Bonds: Unveiling 28 Years of Heartache in Bear Mountain
Lyrics
It's 28 years later now
Reflecting on a period 28 years later.
That's the day that he walked out
Refers to someone leaving on that day.
Fell out of love and off a cliff
Describing a fall from love and a metaphorical cliff.
To these sharks, they're waiting here below
Sharks below symbolize dangers and betrayals.
You faced a coward, it burned your eyes
Facing a coward, possibly a traitor, with a burning impact.
It came as a surprise, one that's wearin' down your bones
Surprise affecting the person's well-being.
Please believe the words you write
Encouragement to believe in one's written words.
Since I, I've seen your letter
Referring to a received letter.
Realize, it struck a chord inside
Acknowledging the emotional impact of the letter.
A self-worth you must recognize
Recognizing self-worth as a response to the letter.
It's 28 years later now
Reiterating the passage of time, emphasizing its impact.
That's the day that you found out
Day of discovering something significant.
A comfort's warning, a taste that's longing
Describing a warning and a longing for comfort.
(All for him)
Reference to the person or situation causing longing.
Please believe the words you write
Encouraging belief in one's written words, repeating from line 8.
Since I, I've seen your letter
Reiteration of having seen a received letter.
Realize, it struck a chord inside
Re-emphasizing the emotional impact of the letter.
A self-worth you must recognize
Reiterating the importance of recognizing self-worth.
Without compromise
Emphasizing the need to stand firm without compromise.
Without salty eyes
Desiring a situation without tears or sadness.
Without parasites
Expressing a desire to be free from harmful influences.
One day this song will be in your head
Foreseeing the lasting impact of the song on memory.
As I lay here and die
A contemplative moment facing mortality.
It's drunk and cold inside
Describing an internal state of being intoxicated and cold.
I've seen your letter
Reiteration of having seen a received letter, repeated from line 9.
These are the songs that will bring us together
Expressing a belief in the unifying power of certain songs.
We're all going down together
Highlighting a shared destiny or experience.
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