Gray Green
Gray Green Dreams: A Lullaby of Love and Loss
Lyrics
Gray green - his baby?s eyes are gray green
Describes the color of the baby's eyes as gray-green.
She closes them and sleep comes
The baby closes her eyes, indicating the onset of sleep.
To carry her away
Refers to the idea of sleep carrying the baby away into dreams.
He?s singing: noni, noni, noni
The person (presumably the father) is singing "noni, noni, noni."
Even though she?s long gone
Despite the baby being gone, the singing continues, perhaps as a comforting ritual.
Down into his arms
Implies the act of holding someone or something close, seeking comfort.
A siren is crying way off in the distance
Introduces the sound of a distant siren, suggesting a connection to emergency or longing.
Calling her back to the world
The siren is calling someone back to the world, adding a layer of mystery or urgency.
Outside, the midnight sky is clearing
Describes the clearing of the midnight sky outside.
The Three Marias shine down
References the Three Marias shining down, possibly celestial figures or a metaphorical presence.
And find her where she dreams
Implies the Three Marias finding the baby in her dreams, linking the celestial to the personal.
So sweet, the breeze that stirs the curtains
Highlights the pleasant breeze stirring the curtains, creating a serene atmosphere.
The breeze they send to tease
Suggests a playful breeze, teasing the baby's hair across her eyes.
Her hair across her eyes
Describes the baby's hair covering her eyes due to the gentle breeze.
The siren climbs like a thief through the window
Introduces the siren climbing through the window, repeating the motif of calling back to the world.
Calling her back to the world
Reiterates the idea of the siren calling back, emphasizing a struggle between two worlds.
He chooses, and asks them to forgive him
The person makes a choice and asks for forgiveness, introducing an element of personal reflection.
The Three Marias winking,
Refers to the Three Marias winking, possibly indicating understanding or a shared connection.
He pulls the window down
The person pulls the window down, a symbolic act that may suggest closure or separation.
Gray green - his baby?s eyes are gray green
Repeats the description of the baby's eyes as gray-green.
She closes them and sleep comes
Repeats the idea of the baby closing her eyes and falling asleep.
To carry her away
Reiterates the concept of sleep carrying the baby away into dreams.
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