Forgotten
Finding Hope Amidst Desolation: Unveiling the Meaning of Punch Brothers' 'Forgotten'
Lyrics
Help us on the way
Expressing a plea for assistance or guidance.
I guess it wasn't mine to say
Indicating a realization that the speaker lacked the right to express or decide something.
We're too far gone
Suggesting a state of irreparable distance or separation.
But I've been here before
Acknowledging a sense of familiarity with the current situation.
And though it's changed, I know the door
Reflecting on change but recognizing a familiar path or opportunity.
Locks on the outside
Highlighting a situation where control is external, possibly implying a lack of agency.
A wolf nipped at my heels
Describing a threat or challenge symbolized by a wolf.
I tried to reinvent the wheel
Attempting to innovate or change unsuccessfully.
With sticks and straw
Using inadequate materials to recreate something fundamental.
And the wrong half of the hourglass
Referencing a misjudgment or mishandling of time.
Was full when I heard her voice
Recalling a pivotal moment when the speaker heard a significant voice.
On the outside
Emphasizing the external nature of the mentioned situation.
On the outside
(Repetition for emphasis)
On the outside
-Hey there, it's all gonna be fine
Offering reassurance that everything will be okay.
You ain't gonna die alone
Assuring that the individual won't face death in isolation.
You ain't gonna be forgotten
Promising that the person won't be forgotten.
It's on the outside
Reiterating the external nature of the situation.
It's on the outside
(Repetition for emphasis)
Hey there, it's all gonna be fine
Repeating reassurance about a positive outcome.
You ain't gonna die alone
Reassuring against facing death in solitude.
You ain't gonna be forgotten
Affirming that the person won't be forgotten.
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