Shrapnel
Echoes of Survival: Rachael Jean Harris Unveils a Poetic Tale in 'Shrapnel'
Lyrics
The hawk is hovering, always close
The hawk symbolizes a threat or danger that is always nearby.
and the mice lie trembling in the field
Mice are in a vulnerable position, feeling fear in the open field.
small and quiet and disappearing
Emphasis on the small, quiet, and transient nature of the mice, possibly reflecting fragility.
The hawk is hovering always close
Reiteration of the constant danger represented by the hawk.
and the mice lie trembling in the fields
Similar to line 2, emphasizing the mice's vulnerability and fear in the fields.
search lights shine and I hear my father calling
The introduction of search lights and the speaker hearing their father's call, suggesting a sense of urgency or danger.
Run before
An urging command, possibly from a parental figure, to start moving.
run before the night falls
Reiteration of the urgency to run before the night comes.
and the cold gets to your bones
Warning about the increasing cold as night approaches, emphasizing the harsh conditions.
We hide from the light
The decision to hide from the light, possibly indicating a desire to avoid exposure or danger.
when the morning comes
Reference to hiding when morning comes, suggesting a cycle of fear and avoidance.
and you missed my words
Implies that the speaker's words were missed, possibly highlighting a lack of understanding or communication.
hear my cry ricochet down the street
The speaker's cry is compared to shrapnel, suggesting emotional impact and scattered effects.
like shrapnel
Continuation of the shrapnel metaphor, indicating the widespread emotional aftermath of the speaker's cry.
Run before
Repetition of the command to run before nightfall, reinforcing the sense of urgency.
run before the night falls
Reiteration of the warning about the increasing cold as night approaches.
and the cold gets to your bones
Final warning about the chilling effects on the bones as a consequence of not running.
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