Rusted Wheel
Seasons of Stillness: Rusted Wheel's Poetic Reflections
Lyrics
So you can't hold a star in your hand though
Expressing the inability to physically hold a star, suggesting something intangible or unattainable.
At least you can hold on to another plan
Encouraging to hold onto an alternative plan or hope when the original goal is unachievable.
Rusted wheel planted still
Metaphorically describing a stagnant or motionless state using the image of a rusted wheel.
I can tell it's summer from the
Observing the season of summer through the size of bugs, indicating a change in environment.
Size of the bugs that fly through my window
Emphasizing the intrusion of bugs, possibly symbolizing obstacles or disruptions.
Flying through my window
Repetition of the idea of bugs flying through the window, reinforcing the theme of disturbance.
Rusted wheel planted still
Reiteration of the metaphor of a rusted wheel being still, highlighting a sense of inertia or stagnation.
Rusted wheel can't move on
Stating that the rusted wheel cannot move on, underscoring the feeling of being stuck or unable to progress.
I can tell it's winter from the
Identifying the season of winter through the metaphor of a lump in the throat, implying emotional coldness or hardship.
Size of the lump in my throat
Expressing the emotional burden with the image of a lump in the throat, indicating difficulty in expressing oneself.
Got a lump in my throat
Reiteration of the presence of a lump in the throat, emphasizing the emotional weight being carried.
Rusted wheel planted still
Recalling the metaphor of a rusted wheel, reinforcing the theme of being stuck or immobile.
Rusted wheel can't move on
Reaffirming that the rusted wheel cannot move on, intensifying the sense of being trapped or unprogressive.
And it feels just like the ground
Describing a feeling similar to being grounded, possibly indicating a lack of freedom or constraint.
But trapped in another way
Suggesting being trapped in a different way, implying entanglement or confinement despite the appearance of normalcy.
Just still in the ground
Emphasizing the stillness or lack of movement despite the feeling of being on the ground.
And it feels just like the ground
Reiteration of the sensation of feeling grounded, with an additional layer of being trapped in an alternate manner.
And trapped in another way
Highlighting the sense of entrapment in a different way, suggesting complexity in the feelings of being stuck.
Just still in the ground
Reaffirming the lack of movement or progress while being grounded, emphasizing a state of inertia.
So you can't hold a star in your hand though
Repeating the inability to physically hold a star, with a renewed focus on moving on to a better plan.
At least you can move on to that better plan
Encouraging the idea of transitioning to a superior plan when faced with unattainable goals.
Rusted wheel planted still
Restating the metaphor of a rusted wheel, emphasizing the persistence of stagnation or immobility.
Rusted wheel can't move on...
Reaffirming that the rusted wheel cannot move on, concluding the narrative with a sense of unresolved stasis.
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