Hagstone
Hagstone Revelations: Unveiling Shadows in Spring Colours' Anthem
Lyrics
And if there was a cut for you
Expressing a hypothetical scenario where a sacrifice or sacrifice-like act could have been made for the person being addressed.
But hell there wasn’t one
Denying the existence of the aforementioned sacrifice, emphasizing its absence.
So fucking throw me in the brine
Using strong language to convey a desire to be thrown into a challenging or unpleasant situation.
Pull eyes and say you’ve won
Challenging the other person to confront the consequences and declare victory, possibly in a conflict or argument.
Adder cough up gold coin
Describing a mystical or symbolic event where a snake (adder) expels a gold coin, suggesting unexpected rewards or treasures.
Cut short off of old bribes
Referring to the termination of previous deceitful practices or schemes.
An old death mid-winter
Mentioning an old death occurring in the middle of winter, possibly symbolizing stagnation or lack of growth.
Won’t revive in the summer
Asserting that a past failure or setback will not be revived or repeated in the future.
You’re political shade on a perfect sunny day
Describing a person as casting a negative influence even on a perfect day, using political shade as a metaphor.
And you’d be burned out on the stake if it meant all eyes on you
Highlighting the willingness to endure negative consequences, even public humiliation, for attention or recognition.
But how could I let you
Expressing hesitation or reluctance in allowing the other person to face the aforementioned consequences.
And fuck it I can be a gale
Claiming the ability to be a powerful force, perhaps metaphorically as a strong wind or influence.
I guess you never knew me well
Acknowledging a lack of understanding or recognition by the other person.
So we’ll see how your mind flows
Anticipating and observing the other person's thought process or decision-making.
Head cracked against the flagstone
Describing a harsh impact or confrontation, possibly symbolizing a significant challenge or conflict.
Oh poor you
Expressing sympathy or sarcasm towards the other person's misfortune.
A single Obol’s not the price to be ferried through
Stating that a small payment is not enough for a significant journey or transition.
It’s no more noble than this mess I’ll admit it too
Acknowledging the lack of nobility in a messy situation and admitting it openly.
So Charon points you back to shore
Referring to Charon, the ferryman of the underworld, guiding the person back to the shore, possibly symbolizing a failed attempt at crossing a significant boundary.
It’s fine anyway, short stream, you’ll swim to cross
Downplaying the significance of a short-lived setback, encouraging the person to continue their journey.
Us Adders drown in the wake of you
Metaphorically describing a negative impact or consequence experienced by a group (Adders) in the wake of the person being addressed.
You’re plucking feathers, glued together
Depicting the other person's efforts to survive by using makeshift solutions, possibly at the expense of others.
Just to stay afloat
Continuing the metaphor of staying afloat through unconventional means.
You’re shooting blindly in a dovecote
Describing a reckless or random attempt to find companionship or connection, leading to isolation.
All to be alone
Highlighting the extreme measures taken to achieve solitude or independence.
You’re plucking feathers, glued together
Reiterating the theme of using unconventional methods to survive and avoid sinking.
Just to stay afloat
Continuing the metaphor of plucking feathers and staying afloat, emphasizing the desperation to maintain stability.
You’re shooting blindly in a dovecote
Repeating the imagery of shooting blindly, symbolizing impulsive or misguided actions to avoid loneliness.
All to be alone
Reiterating the profound lengths taken to be alone, possibly as a form of self-preservation.
Oh to be alone
Expressing a desire or acceptance of solitude as a significant state.
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