Crying Over
Embracing Love's Fire: Patty Griffin's Cry Against Winter Sorrows
Lyrics
Light it up, baby, light up that fire
Expressing a desire for warmth and comfort, suggesting the need for emotional or physical warmth.
I don't know what's gonna save me from the cold now
Feeling uncertain about finding a solution to the emotional coldness or challenges faced.
And these sorrows I'm crying over
Acknowledging and expressing sadness or pain over specific troubles or burdens.
And these sorrows I'm crying over
Reiterating the emotional weight and impact of the sorrows being experienced.
Embrace me, embrace me with your kind love
Seeking affection and love, emphasizing the importance of kind and nurturing love.
It's all I've ever wanted, all I've ever dreamed of
Describing a deep longing for the love that has been a lifelong aspiration and dream.
And all of this dreaming of silver and gold
Reflecting on dreams of wealth and prosperity, possibly as a means to escape the harshness of reality.
Is something to break this winter so cold
Viewing material success as a way to overcome the emotional coldness or difficulties of life.
And these sorrows I'm crying over
Reiterating the emotional pain and the act of shedding tears over the identified sorrows.
And these sorrows I'm crying over
Emphasizing the ongoing and persistent nature of the emotional distress being faced.
We go straight for the thunder, straight for the rain
Choosing to confront challenges directly, symbolized by going "straight for the thunder" and "straight for the rain."
Love leaves a mark and love leaves a strain
Highlighting the lasting impact and strain that love can leave, both positive and negative.
Back in the saddle again and again
Returning to a familiar and challenging situation repeatedly, possibly referring to life's struggles.
Millions of eyes and none of them friends
Feeling isolated or disconnected despite the presence of many people ("Millions of eyes") who are not true friends.
You better light it up, baby, you better light up that fire
Repeating the call for warmth and comfort, reinforcing the urgency of finding solace.
Cause I don't know what's gonna save me from the cold now
Expressing uncertainty about finding a solution to the emotional coldness or challenges faced (similar to line 2).
From these sorrows I'm crying over
Reiterating the emotional weight and impact of the sorrows being experienced (similar to lines 3 and 4).
From these sorrows I'm crying over
Emphasizing the ongoing and persistent nature of the emotional distress being faced (similar to lines 10 and 11).
From these sorrows I'm crying over
Repeating the expression of intense sadness or pain over specific troubles (similar to lines 3 and 4).
Crying over
Summarizing the overarching theme of crying over sorrows, underscoring the emotional depth of the experience.
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