The Clearness Is Gone
Echoes of Love's Choices: Unveiling Moments of Clarity in 'The Clearness Is Gone'
Lyrics
Well your hair fell on me like I dreamt that it would
The speaker expresses a positive experience or sensation as the person's hair falls on them, fulfilling a dream.
When I dreamt your hair was long
Referring to a dream where the person had long hair, suggesting a romantic or idealized image.
Through the linens a moment of clearness shown through
A moment of clarity or understanding is revealed through the metaphor of light shining through linens, possibly symbolizing truth.
In a minute the clearness was gone
The clarity is short-lived, emphasizing the fleeting nature of insight or understanding.
When to know what I should for my heart to rest
The speaker grapples with uncertainty about what is best for their emotional well-being.
Doesn't meet with the actions I make
There is a disconnect between the speaker's knowledge of what's good for their heart and their actual actions.
I will seek the approval of no one but you
Expressing a commitment to seek approval only from the person addressed earlier, indicating a desire for their validation.
In love for the changes I take
The speaker is willing to embrace love despite the uncertainties and changes it brings.
The first time we fell for it
Referring to a past experience where both individuals fell for something, possibly love or a shared mistake.
We blamed it on youth
Blaming the initial experience on youth, suggesting it was a result of inexperience or impulsivity.
And now we get hell for it
The consequences of their actions lead to facing challenges or difficulties.
And blame it on truth
Attributing the current predicament to truth, acknowledging a more mature understanding of the situation.
Of mind, oh my
Repetition of "Of mind, oh my" suggests a contemplation or reflection on the state of the mind, possibly indicating inner turmoil.
Of mind, oh my
-Of mind, oh my
-Well your hair fell on me like I dreamt that it would
Reiteration of the earlier positive experience of the person's hair falling on the speaker.
When I dreamt that your hair was long
Recalling the dream where the person had long hair, reinforcing the romantic or idealized imagery.
Through the linens a moment of clearness shown through
Repetition of the earlier moment of clarity, suggesting a desire for understanding or truth.
In a minute the clearness was gone
Restating the transient nature of clarity, emphasizing its fleeting presence in the speaker's life.
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