Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill's Embrace: Love Amidst Chaos
Lyrics
We saw the lights go out on Capitol Hill
The lights metaphorically went out at Capitol Hill, symbolizing a significant event or downfall.
While every country laid dead and still
In various countries, there was a state of deathly quietness or inertia.
And when the news finally got out the fire wasn’t a drill
The news revealed that the fire (a crisis or catastrophe) was not a simulated event.
I reached for you with every fiber of my will
The singer made a strong effort to reach out to their partner in distress.
Cause I want to touch you and to feel you with no distance
Expresses the desire for physical closeness and intimacy without any barriers.
Thought I’d have drown to get down to your ocean floor
Initially expected a struggle to connect deeply but realizes it's a gentle, easy movement.
But the truth is I’m only gently drifting
The singer isn't diving deep into the relationship but rather drifting away casually.
From your clear blue waters to your shore
From experiencing deep emotions to being on the surface level with the partner.
It won’t be like the promise in a song
The relationship won't match the idealized promises depicted in songs.
It won’t be like the dreams we kept for long
Their shared dreams won't be fulfilled as imagined.
But I will bring you shelter from the storm
The singer promises to provide protection and support during troubled times.
And hold you till they’re gone
Commitment to staying with the partner until the troubles pass.
There are clowns and devils up on Capitol Hill
Refers to politicians (clowns) and corrupt figures (devils) in power at Capitol Hill.
In every country the guards are falling, the men are few
Across nations, security forces are weakening, and leaders are scarce.
But if I had to choose another precious minute to spill
If given a choice, the singer would spend every precious moment with their partner.
I’d spend this very moment here with you
Reiterates the desire to be with the partner in the present moment above all else.
It won’t be like the promise in a song
Similar to line 9, reiterating that reality won't match idealized promises.
It won’t be like the dreams we kept for long
Similar to line 10, dreams won't manifest as hoped.
But I will bring you shelter from the storm
Commitment to providing protection and comfort during adversity.
And hold you till they’re gone
Promising to stay and support the partner until troubles are resolved.
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