Wings of the Ragman
Wings of Reflection: A Melodic Tapestry of Life's Unseen Beauty
Lyrics
It's raining down roses on the stop where you stand
Symbolic imagery of a beautiful moment with roses falling while waiting for a train.
As you wait for the morning train
Reference to anticipating the morning train, suggesting a journey or change.
The woman beside you, her shoulders are smoking
Description of a woman next to the listener, experiencing intense emotions.
Her eyes are filling with flame
Depiction of the woman's emotional turmoil through smoking shoulders and fiery eyes.
And it's nothing new, happens each day
Acknowledgment that such emotional scenes are common, and people often avoid confronting them.
Everyone turns away
Highlighting the tendency of people to turn away from intense emotions or difficult situations.
And back on the platform, the wings of the ragman
Introducing the image of the "ragman" and the movement of his wings, possibly symbolizing change or transformation.
Are stretching and shaking and shining, shining like rain
Emphasizing the dynamic and radiant nature of the ragman's wings.
The street that you live on is brush strokes on canvas
Describing the listener's street as a work of art that goes unnoticed when not observed.
You'd see it if you turned around
Suggesting a lack of awareness of the surroundings and the beauty in the ordinary.
The sky fell last Wednesday and broke into pieces
Metaphorically portraying a recent traumatic event with the sky breaking into pieces.
And every shard made a sound
Each shard from the broken sky makes a sound, emphasizing the impact of the event.
But it's nothing new, happenbs each day
Reiterating that such events are a common occurrence.
And everyone turns away
Reflecting on the tendency of people to turn away from shared trauma or difficulties.
It's the clock in your kitchen, it's the faces of children
Various aspects of life, including time, children, and the inevitable cycles of existence.
It's the rising, the falling, the lost, the lost and the found
Describing the complexity and variety of life experiences.
And it's all around you now
Repetition emphasizing the ubiquity of these experiences around the listener.
It's all around you now
-It's all around you now
-Still you don't see
Expressing a disconnect or lack of awareness despite the omnipresence of life's intricacies.
Still you don't see
-The boy on the porch swing, he left glowing footprints
Imagery of a boy leaving a lasting impression, suggesting the impact of individuals on others.
On the sidewalk as he passed by
The boy leaves "glowing footprints," symbolizing positive influence or memories.
Oh, you can't see it, I know you can't see it
Recognition that not everyone can perceive or appreciate such influences at the moment.
And back then, neither could I
-But it's nothing new, happens each day
Reiterating the commonality of experiences that often go unnoticed or unacknowledged.
And everyone turns away
Highlighting the tendency of people to turn away from shared experiences or emotions.
And back in your old yard, the tree from your childhood
Personifying a tree from the listener's past, suggesting a connection to childhood and memories.
Is thinking about you, and shivers a sigh
Depicting the tree's awareness and emotional response to the listener.
And it's all around you now
Repetition emphasizing the pervasive nature of life's elements, still unnoticed by the listener.
It's all around you now
-It's all around you now
-Still you don't see
Despite the constant presence, the listener remains oblivious to the profound aspects of life.
Still you don't see
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