Lyrics
The nightingale is still locked in the cage
The nightingale represents something precious and beautiful, possibly freedom or love, confined or restricted.
The deep breath I took still poisons my lungs
A past experience, likely painful, continues to have a negative impact on the speaker's well-being.
An old oak sheltering me from the blue
An ancient oak tree serves as a protective refuge from emotional struggles symbolized by the color blue.
Sun bathing on it's dead frozen leaves
The sun, a symbol of life and warmth, shines on lifeless leaves, perhaps signifying a sense of stagnation or loss.
A catnap in the ghost town of my heart
The speaker is emotionally detached, describing their heart as a ghost town during a brief rest.
She dreams of story time and the river ghosts
A dream involving nostalgia, with references to story time and river ghosts, evokes a desire for simpler, happier times.
Of mermaids, of Whitman's and the Ride
Mentions of mermaids, Whitman's (possibly Walt Whitman's poetry), and a ride suggest a blend of fantasy and reality in the speaker's thoughts.
Raving harlequins, gigantic toys
Imagery of raving harlequins and gigantic toys conveys a chaotic and overwhelming mental state.
A song of me a song in need
The speaker's desire for a song that reflects their courage and inner strength.
Of a courageous symphony
Seeking a musical composition that embodies bravery and resilience.
A verse of me a verse in need
Expressing the need for a verse that reflects the speaker's essence.
Of a pure heart singing me to peace
Desiring a pure-hearted verse that brings peace to the speaker.
All that great heart lying
The great heart, likely representing deep emotions, is described as lying still, possibly stagnant or suppressed.
Still and slowly dying
The great heart is slowly deteriorating, indicating a prolonged emotional struggle or pain.
All that great heart lying still
Reiteration of the immense emotional burden or pain residing within the speaker.
On an angel wing
The great heart is described as resting on an angel wing, suggesting a connection between pain and a divine or spiritual element.
All that great heart lying still
Continuation of the depiction of the emotionally burdened heart in a state of stillness.
In silent suffering
Emphasizing the silent suffering endured by the speaker's heart.
Smiling like a clown until the show
Despite internal struggles, the speaker maintains a facade of happiness, symbolized by a clown's smile.
Has come to an end what is left for encore
Anticipation of the end of a performance or life stage, questioning what remains for the speaker.
Is the same old Dead Boy's song
Reference to a recurring theme of a Dead Boy's song, possibly representing a melancholic and repetitive aspect of life.
Song in silence
The song is experienced in silence, indicating a personal and internal nature.
All that great heart lying
Reiteration of the profound emotional struggle, emphasizing the slow and continuous decline of the great heart.
Still and slowly dying
Continuation of the theme of the great heart's gradual deterioration and the enduring pain.
All that great heart lying still
Reaffirmation of the immense emotional burden residing within the speaker.
On an angel wing
Restating the connection between the great heart and an angel wing, highlighting a spiritual or divine dimension to the pain.
A midnight flight into Covington Woods
The speaker embarks on a metaphorical journey into the unknown, represented by Covington Woods at midnight.
A princess and a panther by my side
A dreamlike scenario featuring a princess and a panther, possibly symbolizing contrasting aspects of the speaker's psyche or desires.
These are Territories I live for
These territories represent meaningful aspects of life that the speaker cherishes and lives for.
I'd still give my everything to love you more
Despite the struggles, the speaker expresses a willingness to give everything for love.
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