Lyrics
Some were with him at the hour and location
Some individuals were present with the person at a specific time and place.
And confirm the joy and the beauty
These individuals confirm the existence of joy and beauty during that time.
Some recall the flowers and the placement of the finery
Others remember details like flowers and the arrangement of fine things.
Possible futures glistened
There were potential future scenarios that sparkled or shimmered.
Others recall a change
Some recall a notable change in the situation or the person.
The darkness
A period of darkness is acknowledged.
The pall descending
A metaphorical pall, representing gloom or sadness, descended upon the situation.
Rejection
The theme of rejection is introduced.
Sadness
Feelings of sadness are expressed.
The wounds
Reference to wounds, possibly emotional or psychological in nature.
The silences
The existence of silences, possibly indicating unspoken or unresolved issues.
You have left
A direct statement about the person being addressed leaving.
The whole sky to black
A metaphorical shift to darkness - the entire sky is described as turning black.
The whole earth to hell
A continuation of the metaphor, describing the entire earth as turning into a hellish state.
You have left to never return
A firm declaration that the person who left will never return.
Somewhere there is heaven
An acknowledgment that, despite the bleakness, there is still a notion of heaven somewhere.
And you shall find it
An encouraging statement that the departed person will eventually find this heaven.
And I will wait
A commitment to wait for the person, even if forgotten numerous times.
Forgotten a hundred times
A declaration of enduring commitment, despite repeated instances of being overlooked or neglected.
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