shadow puppets
Eternal Streetlight: Navigating Life's Shadows in Tess Poirier's Melody
Lyrics
The streetlight on the corner has burned for years
The streetlight on the corner has been lit for an extended period.
It's seen me trip and fall
The streetlight has witnessed my moments of stumbling and falling.
And my mother wipe my tears
My mother has consoled me, wiping away my tears under the streetlight's glow.
But now the flicker is growing dim
Currently, the light is fading, suggesting a change or challenge.
After all these years I thought I'd win
Despite the passage of time, the expected victory or success has not materialized.
I've grown too old for shadow puppets
I've outgrown the innocence or simplicity represented by shadow puppets.
And my timer idles at 21
My life timer or clock remains at 21, indicating a sense of stagnation or suspension.
Since September I've changed faith
Since September, there has been a shift in faith or belief.
In caution you were the one
Expressing trust or reliance on caution, and someone specific was considered essential.
You're the only one
Emphasizing that this person is the sole significant figure in the speaker's life.
White picket fences
Symbolic reference to traditional ideals of domestic bliss and stability.
Faded road lines
Mentions of worn-out road lines, indicating a journey that has not led to the intended destination.
Towards something I could never find
The quest for something elusive or unattainable.
I'll never find
Reiteration that the desired goal will never be found.
The streetlight on the corner has burned for years
Repetition of the initial scene, emphasizing the enduring nature of the streetlight.
It's seen me trip and fall
Recollection of past vulnerability and the comforting presence of the mother.
And my mother wipe my tears
Similar to line 3, but now with a sense of the fading or diminishing support.
But now the flicker is growing dim
Reiteration of the fading light, underlining the ongoing struggle despite expectations.
After all these years I thought I'd win
Despite the passage of time, the anticipated victory or success remains elusive.
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