Bitterroot
Bitterroot Reflections: A Journey through Heartache and Helplessness
Lyrics
The Bitterroot River flows up the north Montana
The Bitterroot River in north Montana is described.
Showing cottonwoods aligned
Cottonwoods are observed along the river's banks.
I feel the slowing of my mind
The speaker experiences a slowing of their mind, possibly influenced by the serene environment.
In a tunnel of snow
A metaphorical description of moving through a snowy tunnel.
Going full-tilt down the canyon
Descending rapidly down a canyon, indicating a fast-paced journey.
In rows of two I didn't know we could be
The speaker reflects on being in pairs, realizing unexpected loyalty, akin to dogs.
Loyal like dogs
A continuation of the loyalty theme, emphasizing devotion.
It was heartache
The experience involves heartache.
It was helplessness
Feelings of helplessness are present in the situation.
Bittersweet communion
A communion that is bittersweet is described.
Hand to hand and tongue to tongue
Physical and intimate connection is emphasized through hands and tongues.
To taste the presence
The act of tasting is used metaphorically to sense the presence of the other.
Or the resin of two symbiotic lovers
The lovers are described as symbiotic, with their union resembling a resin.
Did I contribute something new?
The speaker questions their contribution to the relationship.
Will I be as pure when I pass through
Concerns about purity and self-reflection upon passing through experiences.
As I was when I fell out of my mother?
A comparison of purity at birth to the present state.
It was heartache
Heartache is reiterated.
It was helpless
The theme of helplessness is emphasized again.
It was heartache
Repetition of heartache in the narrative.
It was helpless
Continuation of the feeling of helplessness.
Springtime
Springtime is mentioned, symbolizing renewal and growth.
And the whole world blooms with me
The world is blooming, possibly indicating a positive change or awakening.
Awake, but I sleep alone
The speaker is awake but experiences loneliness.
Time was all that I had, honey
Time is emphasized as a significant aspect of the speaker's experience.
Bitter fruit on your tongue
Bitterness is metaphorically associated with fruit on the tongue.
It was heartache
Reiteration of heartache.
It was helpless
Reiteration of helplessness.
It was heartache
Another mention of heartache.
It was helpless
Another mention of helplessness.
It was heartache
Yet another mention of heartache.
It was helplessness
Repetition of the feeling of helplessness.
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