The Grave is Wide
Echoes of Turbulent Seas
Lyrics
Only from the long line of spray
Indicates a visual image starting from the sea spray extending towards the moonlit shore.
where the sea meets the moon-bleached land,
Describes the meeting point of the sea and the shore, emphasizing the listener's attention to a specific location.
Listen, you'll hear the grating roar.
Advises the listener to pay attention as they will perceive a harsh, grinding noise.
Upon the straits on the French coast,
Refers to a location on the French coast where a light briefly appears and disappears.
the light gleams and is gone,
Highlights the transient nature of the light along the coast.
the cliffs of glimmering and vast.
Depicts majestic and expansive cliffs that shimmer faintly.
From the tranquil bay, dark is the coming storm.
Suggests a peaceful bay before the arrival of a dark and ominous storm.
The pebbles which the waves draw back
References pebbles moved by the waves amidst sea mosses, signifying natural movement.
between tufts of grey sea mosses.
Describes the environment of the shore with specific attention to the sea mosses.
Nor in the high road ply, my trade of guilts and glosses.
Expresses a deviation from engaging in deceitful actions on a conventional path.
At their return up the high strand,
Depicts a cyclical motion on the high part of the beach.
begin, and cease, and then again begin.
Describes an ongoing and repeating process occurring at the high strand.
Only from the long line of spray you hear the grating roar,
Reiterates the presence of the noise amid the sea spray where land meets the sea.
where the sea meets the moon-blanched land.
Reemphasizes the meeting point between the sea and the moonlit land.
Swept with confused alarms of struggle and flight,
Portrays a chaotic scene of conflict and confusion.
where ignorant armies clash by night.
Alludes to a situation resembling a battle occurring at night between unknowing opposing forces.
Between tufts of grey sea mosses.
Repeats the description of the environment between sea mosses.
Nor in the abandoned high road ply, my trade of guilts and glosses.
Reiterates the decision to avoid engaging in deceptive actions on the deserted path.
Glosses into - into this mind the turbid ebb and flow.
Suggests the blending of conflicting and unclear thoughts in the mind.
We find in the sound - we find in the sound a thought.
Reflects on finding meaningful thoughts in the midst of chaotic sounds.
Nor in the abandoned high road ply, my trade of guilts and glosses.
Repeatedly emphasizes the decision not to partake in deceit on the abandoned path.
Between tufts of grey in the high road ply,
Reiterates the environment and the cautionary advice given within the context of the high road.
beware where you step, the grave is wide.
Concludes with a warning about the breadth of danger, urging caution due to the wide grave.
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