Hospital Bed
Journey Through Loss and Love: Hospital Bed by Renny Conti
Lyrics
They dried up the river
Symbolic reference to changes or depletion of resources, possibly representing challenges or hardships.
I passed it while I was home last spring
The narrator observed the dried river during a visit home in the spring.
Mom made us dinner and dad in the flicker of the screen
Depicts a family scene with mom preparing dinner while dad watches TV.
I went to the mountain again where I've seen so many things
The narrator revisits a mountain, a place rich in experiences and memories.
That girl is wise I mean god damn she must know everything
Expresses admiration for a knowledgeable girl who seems wise.
And she asked me
The girl questions the narrator about potential loneliness in the future.
"Do you think you'll be lonely in the end?"
The girl asks if the narrator anticipates loneliness at life's end.
Well I hope I'm not lonely in the end
The narrator expresses a desire not to be lonely in the end.
I'm not afraid of losing you
The narrator claims not to fear losing someone, possibly indicating emotional detachment.
I don't think I ever really was
Affirms a lack of previous fear about losing someone.
Like five years ago in your hospital bed
References a moment five years ago in a hospital bed, suggesting a significant event or realization.
Before I was sure about love
Reflects on a time before being certain about love, indicating personal growth or change.
They cut down the tree in the backyard
A tree in the backyard is cut down, symbolizing loss and missed opportunities.
We never got to climb
Mentions a missed chance to climb the tree, emphasizing missed experiences.
A bag full of rocks and your tooth in a box
Describes a bag of rocks and a tooth, possibly symbolizing burdens and memories.
take your time
Encourages taking one's time, suggesting patience in dealing with challenges.
Under a soft glow you followed them into the dark
Describes a moment under soft light, possibly a metaphor for a peaceful or introspective experience.
I stayed on land where my body was safe from the shark
The narrator stays on land to avoid danger, hinting at a cautious approach to life.
And she asked me
The girl repeats the question about loneliness in the end.
"Do you think you'll be lonely in the end?"
The repeated question about loneliness at life's end.
Well I hope I'm not lonely in the end
Reiterates the hope not to be lonely in the end.
I'm not afraid of losing you
Repeats the lack of fear about losing someone.
I don't think I ever really was
Restates the absence of previous fear regarding loss.
Like five years ago in your hospital bed
Recalls a moment in a hospital bed five years ago, emphasizing its significance.
Before I was sure about love
Reflects on the time before being sure about love, suggesting personal growth.
And you asked me
The girl asks the narrator about wanting to grow up, hinting at the theme of maturity.
"Don't you wanna grow up?"
The girl asks about the narrator's desire to grow up, possibly exploring themes of responsibility and maturity.
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