Valley of the New
Discovering Life's Purpose in Royal Horses' 'Valley of the New'
Lyrics
Give me a reason to be here.
Seeking a purpose or motivation to exist.
Give me something to lose.
Desiring something valuable that can be at risk or sacrificed.
Sing me a riddle, and I'll dig you up an answer,
Asking for a challenging question or puzzle, promising a thoughtful response.
and I'll hold you till the sun comes shining through.
Expressing a commitment to support and comfort until positive times arrive.
Till the sun comes shining through your little window,
Enduring challenges until a brighter moment, using the metaphor of a small window.
far above the traffic noise and city gloom.
Escaping urban chaos for a serene place above it all.
Locked away in a holy space of solitude and laughter.
Being in a secluded and joyful place, possibly mentally or spiritually.
If I die here there is something you must do.
Implying that there's a duty or request if the speaker doesn't survive.
March me down in a field of golden roses.
Imagining a ceremonial walk surrounded by beauty and positivity.
March me down to the tune of something blue.
Requesting a specific ambiance or mood for the mentioned procession.
Hang my hat on the side of yonder mountain.
Symbolically placing belongings on a distant mountain, suggesting detachment.
Lay my heart in the valley of the new.
Choosing to leave emotions in a new, untouched, and potentially promising place.
Last night I dreamed, my memory consumed me.
Reflecting on a dream where memories dominate thoughts.
I dreamed of other worlds and loves I'd lose.
Dreaming of different experiences and love that might be sacrificed.
Pain was wrapping 'round my throat as the sunlight hit your window.
Describing a painful experience juxtaposed with the beauty of sunlight.
And you woke me with your loving hand, my noose.
Being awakened by someone's caring touch, breaking a metaphorical noose of pain.
March me down in a field of golden roses.
Repeating the desire for a ceremonial walk in a beautiful setting.
March me down to the tune of something blue.
Emphasizing the importance of a particular emotional atmosphere for the walk.
Hang my hat on the side of yonder mountain.
Continuing the metaphor of placing belongings in a distant, elevated location.
Lay my heart In the valley of the new,
Choosing to leave the heart in a new and promising valley.
lay my heart down in the valley of the new.
Reiterating the decision to leave emotions in this fresh and hopeful place.
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