Smoke in the Kitchen
Embracing Shadows: A Poetic Journey Through Time and Silence
Lyrics
We counted
We took account
The candles lit
Observed the candles illuminated
The waiting room
In the waiting room
The slow drip
The slow drip, likely a metaphor for something gradually unfolding
Your swollen lips
Referring to someone's swollen lips, indicating distress or physical discomfort
The smoke in the kitchen
The presence of tension or conflict symbolized by "smoke in the kitchen"
The ringing tourniquet
The persistent and unsettling sensation represented by the "ringing tourniquet"
Do you talk when you want to
Query about communication habits—speaking out or keeping feelings inside
Or hold it in
Option to express or internalize emotions
I'm holding on
The speaker is enduring and holding onto difficult aspects of life
To all the hardest parts
Embracing challenges and struggles
The flicker in the bitter dark
A subtle light or hope in challenging circumstances
Do you talk when you want to
Reiteration of the choice to communicate or remain silent
When you want to
Repeated question about expressing oneself
When you want to
Repetition emphasizing the significance of choosing when to talk
When you want to
Further emphasis on the importance of timing in communication
I took the day off
Personal decision to take a break from routine
And spent it on
Spending time contemplating personal feelings and emotions
The way I feel
Describing emotional states as insubstantial
It's nothing
It's insignificant
Then everything
Transforming from insignificance to utmost importance
Tomorrow when nobody's asking
Anticipation for a time when there are no external queries
Do you talk when you want to
Reiteration of the communication dilemma
Or hold it in
The struggle of holding onto challenging aspects of life
I'm holding on
Continued perseverance through difficulties
To all the hardest parts
Enduring and holding onto the toughest parts of life
The flicker in the bitter dark
A glimmer of hope in the midst of difficulties
Do you talk when you want to
Repetition of the theme of expression versus silence
Or hold it in
The ongoing struggle of keeping emotions within
I'm holding on
Persisting in holding onto challenges
To all the hardest parts
Continued endurance through life's difficulties
The flicker in the bitter dark
A glimmer of hope within the darkness of challenges
Do you talk when you want to
Returning to the theme of communication, posing a question about expression or selectivity
Or pick your spots
Choosing specific moments to express oneself
What are you waiting on
Curiosity about what is being waited for
I've got the hardest parts
Acknowledging and embracing life's challenges
The flicker in the bitter dark
A subtle hope or light within the challenges
Are we counting how long it's been
Reflecting on the passage of time, either since a significant event or loss
Or how long we had with him
Reflecting on the time spent with someone important
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