Golden Strings
Harmony of Hope: Unveiling the Meaning Behind 'Golden Strings'
Lyrics
La, la-la, la la___ la, la.
The singer expresses a melodic refrain with nonspecific syllables.
La-la-la-la la___ la, la, la la.
Continuation of the melodic refrain using nonspecific syllables.
La___ la, la, la, la,
Repetition of nonspecific syllables in a melodic pattern.
La___ la, la, la, la,
-La, la la ___ la, la.
Continuation and conclusion of the melodic refrain.
I have played for paupers and kings.
The singer describes playing music for both poor and wealthy individuals.
A haunting tune of hope I sing.
The singer performs a haunting melody that conveys hope.
Peaceful slumber’s what I bring
The singer's music brings about peaceful sleep.
With beautiful music,
The singer emphasizes the beauty of their music.
Played__ on golden strings.
The singer plays a tune on special, metaphorical "golden strings."
The strings of my harp are aching
The singer's harp strings cause physical and emotional pain.
And my heart is breaking.
The singer's heart is in agony, possibly due to personal struggles.
Day and night I play this tune.
The singer plays a haunting melody consistently, day and night.
I pray my knight will be here soon
The singer hopes for a rescuer, symbolized by a "knight."
To rescue me.
The singer desires rescue from their troubles.
She has played for paupers and kings.
Shift to a perspective where someone else, likely female, plays music for various audiences.
A haunting tune of hope she sings.
Similar to lines 8 and 9, the female singer performs a hopeful melody for others.
Peaceful slumber’s what she brings
The female singer's music brings peaceful slumber.
With beautiful music,
Emphasis on the beauty of the female singer's music.
Played__ on golden strings.
Similar to line 11, the female singer plays on metaphorical "golden strings."
With beautiful music,
Reiteration of the beauty of music played on metaphorical "golden strings."
Played__ on golden strings.
Reiteration of the idea of playing on metaphorical "golden strings."
La-la-la-la la___ la, la, la la.
Repetition of nonspecific syllables, possibly to conclude the song.
La___ la, la, la, la,
Repetition of nonspecific syllables in a melodic pattern.
La___ la, la, la, la,
-La, la la ___ la, la.
Conclusion of the melodic refrain with nonspecific syllables.
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