The House Song
The House's Whispers: A Tale of Memories and Reflections
Lyrics
This house goes on sale ev'ry Wednesday morning
This house is regularly put up for sale every Wednesday morning.
And taken off the market in the afternoon
It is taken off the market in the afternoon, implying a quick turnover.
You can buy a piece of it if you want to
Prospective buyers have the opportunity to purchase a portion of the house.
It's been good to me if it's been good for you
The house has been beneficial to the speaker, and they inquire if it has been the same for others.
Take the grand look now the fire is burning
Observing the grand appearance while a fire is burning, possibly symbolizing warmth and vitality.
Is that your reflection on the wall?
Reflecting on oneself or one's life in the context of the house.
I can show you this room and some others
The speaker offers to show different rooms to the visitor, suggesting a tour of experiences.
If you came to see the house at all
Inviting the visitor to explore the house, possibly metaphorical for exploring life.
Careful up the stairs, a few are missing
Warning about potential hazards in the journey, like missing stairs.
I haven't had the time to make repairs
Due to lack of time, the speaker hasn't addressed needed repairs in the house.
First step is the hardest one to master
Starting a journey or a task is challenging, symbolized by the difficulty of the first step.
Last one I'm not really sure is there
Uncertainty about the existence of the last step, suggesting unpredictability in life.
This room here once had childish laughter
A room that once echoed with the laughter of children, reminiscing about the past.
And I come back to hear it now and again
The speaker returns to relive the memories of the room and invites the visitor to do the same.
I can't say that I'm certain what you're after
Uncertainty about the visitor's intentions in this room.
But in this room, a part of you will remain
Assuring that a part of the visitor will remain in this room, suggesting a lasting impact.
Second floor, the lady sleeps in waiting
A lady is waiting on the second floor, possibly symbolizing anticipation or hope.
Past the lantern, tiptoe in its glance
Cautioning to tread softly past the lantern's gaze, emphasizing delicacy.
In the room the soft brown arms of shadow
In a room, shadows create a comforting atmosphere.
This room the hardest one to pass
This room poses a significant challenge to overcome.
How much will you pay to live in the attic?
The attic is offered for occupation at the cost of mental effort (shavings off the mind).
The shavings off your mind are the only rent
The mental effort is the only rent required for living in the attic.
I left some would there if you thought you couldn't
A reminder of past struggles left in the attic, available for those who need them.
Or if the shouldn't that you've bought has been spent
Reflection on the value of one's actions and choices, and their consequences.
This house goes on sale ev'ry Wednesday morning
Reiteration of the house's regular sale schedule.
And taken off the market in the afternoon
The quick turnover pattern continues, emphasizing the transient nature of opportunities.
You can buy a piece of it if you want to
Repeating the invitation for prospective buyers to acquire a share of the house.
It's been good for me if it's been good for you
The speaker reiterates the positive impact the house has had on them and asks if it's the same for the visitor.
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