All This and More
Echoes of Solitude: Procol Harum's All This and More Unveiled
Lyrics
It's not that I'm so cheerful, though I'll always raise a smile
Expresses a lack of genuine cheerfulness, with a willingness to put on a façade of a smile.
And if at times my nonsense rhymes then I'll stand trial
Suggests that the speaker's expressions, even if nonsensical, may be subject to judgment or criticism.
My friends are all around me but they only breathe through fear
Despite having friends around, their presence is overshadowed by an atmosphere of fear.
Were I to cry, I'm sure that still they'd never see a tear
Implies that the speaker hides their emotional vulnerability, believing that others won't notice their tears.
In darkness through my being here, away from you
Describes a sense of isolation and darkness in the speaker's existence, particularly when away from someone significant.
The bright light of your star confronts me shining through
Highlights the impact of the bright light, possibly a metaphor for a significant presence, even in the speaker's solitude.
Dull and sullen, much subdued, my skull a stony glaze
Characterizes the speaker as dull and subdued, with a hardened exterior, possibly indicating emotional numbness.
Whirlpools rage on constantly, I'm not so well these days
Suggests ongoing inner turmoil ("whirlpools rage") and a decline in the speaker's well-being.
There must be something somewhere near who sees what's being done
Expresses a desire for acknowledgment or understanding from someone who perceives the speaker's struggles.
The harbor lights are burning bright, my wax is almost run
Uses imagery of burning harbor lights and dwindling wax to convey a sense of time running out or a situation approaching its end.
In darkness through my being here, away from you
Reiterates the theme of darkness and isolation, emphasizing the absence of a significant person.
The bright light of your star confronts me, shining through
Repeats the impact of a bright light, symbolizing the presence of someone important even in the speaker's absence.
Come Lollard, raise your lute and sing, and to my ears her beauty bring
Introduces characters (Lollard and Maddox) and suggests a desire for artistic expression and appreciation.
Like Maddox in the days of old we'll feast and drink until we fold
Paints a picture of revelry and enjoyment, reminiscent of past times.
And folding still we'll spare a thought for what's been lost and what's been caught
Reflects on both losses and gains, acknowledging the complexity of life's experiences.
And maybe then begin again for love is life, not poison
Asserts a belief in the renewal of love and life, emphasizing positivity despite challenges.
In darkness through my being here, away from you
Repeats the theme of darkness and separation, reinforcing the sense of being away from someone significant.
The bright light of your star confronts me, shining through
Reiterates the impact of a bright light, symbolizing the enduring influence of the absent person.
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