Lyrics
Where I come from, silvery trees
Reflecting on a place with silvery trees.
Diamond on leaf, can't you see it?
Noticing a diamond-like quality on a leaf and questioning if others can perceive it.
Why did I leave?
Expressing uncertainty or regret about leaving that place.
The clipping of wings
Referring to the restriction or limitation of freedom.
The draping of kings
Symbolizing the covering or burden of those in power.
I was here long before you
Claiming a historical presence and asserting a right to stay.
Now kindly leave
Politely asking someone to leave or give space.
This was far far away
Recalling a distant place and acknowledging the decision to leave.
And I knew I would not stay
Acknowledging the inevitability of departure from that place.
Down on the ground
Referring to the current state of being grounded or down-to-earth.
I'll be found
Anticipating being discovered or recognized in this grounded state.
I opened up my mouth
Attempting to speak out or express oneself.
I didn't make a sound
Not making a noticeable impact despite speaking.
I could not cut you down, down, down
Unable to criticize or bring someone down.
I was a girl and you were a boy
Describing a past relationship between a girl and a boy.
With innocent thoughts getting colder
Highlighting innocence in thoughts that have become colder over time.
Than it was before
Indicating a change in the emotional climate of the relationship.
This was long long ago
Recalling a distant past with the awareness of irretrievable loss.
And I knew we'd never know
Acknowledging the impossibility of fully understanding or knowing that past.
Down on the ground
Reiterating the theme of being grounded or down-to-earth.
I'll be found
Expecting to be discovered or recognized in this grounded state.
I opened up my mouth
Trying to speak out again, yet not making a noticeable sound.
I didn't make a sound
Repeating the idea of not having a significant impact despite speaking.
I could not cut you down, down, down
Expressing the inability to bring someone down or criticize them.
Down, down, down
Reiterating the theme of being unable to bring someone down.
Could not cut you down
Emphasizing the inability to criticize or cut someone down.
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