Did You See Him Cry
Echoes of Solitude: Unveiling the Heartfelt Tale Behind 'Did You See Him Cry'
Lyrics
How many times has he waited there
Expresses the frequency of waiting experienced by the person being described.
Beneath the boughs of angel hair
Describes the setting beneath the branches of angelic hair, creating an atmospheric scene.
Woolen coat pulled tight against the wind
Highlights the individual's protective measure against the harsh wind, using a woolen coat.
That whipped and chaffed his face
Details the impact of the wind on the person's face, causing discomfort.
And left him that much more apart
Reflects on the emotional distance resulting from the adverse weather conditions.
From his old dreams that new lovers
Compares the person's current state to past dreams that new lovers cannot comprehend.
Cannot own or hope to ever know
Emphasizes the unattainable nature of the person's old dreams for new lovers.
What's behind an old man's lonely eyes
Invites contemplation on what lies behind the lonely eyes of an old man.
When he's alone and the sun is high
Depicts the person's loneliness during sunny moments when children are carefree.
Children laugh and he'd like to hide
Describes the desire to hide during moments of joy experienced by others.
Days like these seem to hang on
Suggests that challenging days seem prolonged and burdensome.
For so long
Further emphasizes the prolonged nature of challenging days.
They seem to drag him down
Expresses the emotional weight of difficult times on the person.
And leave him that much more apart
Reiterates the sense of isolation and emotional distancing experienced by the person.
And he wishes someone would invite him home
Expresses a longing for companionship or an invitation to alleviate loneliness.
To pass the time
Suggests the desire for a social connection to pass the time.
Or to maybe find some time
Continues the theme of seeking companionship or shared experiences.
Or maybe
Empty line, possibly indicating uncertainty or a pause in thought.
Did you see him cry
Presents a direct question about witnessing the person's emotional vulnerability.
Did you ever watch him pace
Asks if the observer ever noticed the person's restless behavior.
And all the ways he tries to hide his face
Describes various attempts by the person to conceal their emotions or identity.
Misplaced in a world not like his own
Highlights the person's feeling of being out of place in a world that doesn't resonate with them.
And did you ever stop to speak
Poses a question about stopping to communicate with the person.
Or hear him try to tell about
Addresses the person's attempt to share a story about past love.
How she and he were lovers
Shares details about the person's past romantic relationship.
Just like you
Compares the past lovers to the current observer, emphasizing similarities.
And they were just like you
Reiterates the commonality between the observer and the past lovers, emphasizing shared humanity.
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