Like an Arrow
Embracing Life's Journey: Steve Hackett's Poetic Arrow
Lyrics
Like an arrow in the night
Metaphorical reference to swift and decisive movement, possibly through challenges or life.
Like an arrow by the day
Continuation of the metaphor, suggesting constant movement or progression throughout the day.
Come away from your bed at night
Encouragement to break free from the comfort of one's bed, implying a call to action or adventure.
Leave all those empty halls behind
Leaving behind unfulfilling or vacant experiences or places.
Have no fear of death
Fearlessness in the face of death, suggesting courage or acceptance of mortality.
Have no fear of life
Fearlessness in the face of life, embracing challenges and experiences without hesitation.
The taste of victory ahead
Anticipation of success or triumph in the future.
The spirit never dies
Emphasis on the enduring nature of the human spirit, highlighting its persistence.
Like an arrow...
Reiteration of the earlier metaphor, reinforcing the theme of swift and purposeful movement.
A mission bell by the ghostly station
Imagery of a mission bell near a ghostly station, suggesting a haunting or significant task.
Tolling in the wind
The tolling of the bell in the wind, possibly symbolizing the passage of time or the inevitability of events.
The veins in your hand
Metaphorical description of veins in the hand resembling broken trees of winter, conveying a sense of vulnerability or aging.
Stretch like broken trees of winter
Continuation of the metaphor, possibly alluding to the harshness of life's experiences.
The last call the last port of entry
Reference to the last call and the last port of entry, suggesting a conclusion or endpoint in a journey.
Like an arrow...
Reiteration of the arrow metaphor, reinforcing the idea of purposeful and swift movement.
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