Lyrics
Secret cave, secret cove
Reference to hidden places, possibly symbolizing secrecy or a private retreat.
Golden coast
Describing a beautiful coastline, suggesting a picturesque and valuable location.
Faults and folds
Mention of imperfections or challenges, adding depth to the portrayal of the setting.
Staying young
Desire to maintain a youthful spirit or mindset.
Stooping low
Alluding to moments of humility or compromise.
Garry Oak and Arbutus grow
Specific tree types growing, possibly representing resilience and endurance.
I set off to an island
Embarking on a journey to an island, signifying a quest or exploration.
Sights upon where I was born
Looking back at the place of origin, contemplating roots and identity.
I tried to get away but
Expressing a struggle to distance oneself from the past.
The Lions they stare upon me
The gaze of others or personal challenges being confronted.
I'll fly over the monsters spine
Overcoming difficulties or fears symbolized by flying over a monster's spine.
And hide among the sacral
Finding refuge in a sacred or spiritual place.
Fly past flats and high-wire acts
Moving forward, navigating challenges like flat periods and daring feats.
Let's just get through April
Aiming to endure and overcome the difficulties of April metaphorically.
Father Sky is weeping still
Nature reflecting emotions, possibly sadness or mourning.
Always told to hold it in
Encouragement to suppress emotions, echoing societal expectations.
Holdfast and man the sails
Advising resilience and readiness in the face of challenges.
The wind or I will prevail
The determination to overcome challenges using personal strength or external support.
Lost among the longing
Feeling lost in yearning and isolation.
And the lonely
Highlighting the emotional struggles of solitude.
I am hoping for a miracle
An expression of hope for a positive change or outcome.
To find myself a home, no
The desire for a stable and comforting place to belong.
Secret cave, secret cove
Repetition of the opening lines, reinforcing the theme of secrecy and hidden places.
Golden coast
Reiteration of the beautiful and valuable coastline.
Faults and folds
Reiteration of imperfections or challenges.
Staying young
Reiteration of the desire to stay young and maintain vitality.
Stooping low
Repetition of moments of humility or compromise.
Garry Oak and Arbutus grow
Repetition of specific tree types, emphasizing resilience and endurance.
We were young
Reflection on youth, possibly with a sense of regret or realization.
Should've known
An acknowledgment of missed opportunities or overlooked warnings.
That which blooms can bruise the soul
Recognition that positive aspects, like blooming, can also bring pain.
Our escape, that secret cove
A callback to the secret cove as a place of escape.
I held you close
A moment of intimacy and connection in the secret cove.
And we made our home
The establishment of a shared home in the secret cove.
In secret cave, secret cove
Repetition of the concept of a hidden and secure place.
Golden coast
Reiteration of the beautiful and valuable coastline.
Faults and folds
Reiteration of imperfections or challenges.
Staying young
Reiteration of the desire to stay young and maintain vitality.
Stooping low
Repetition of moments of humility or compromise.
Garry Oak and Arbutus grow
Repetition of specific tree types, emphasizing resilience and endurance.
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