Little Days
Capturing Moments: The Poetic Essence of 'Little Days' by The Bombadils
Lyrics
Where did you come from? Who sent you here?
Expressing curiosity about the origin and purpose of the person being addressed.
Edge of the water, golden hour in your hair
Describing a picturesque scene by the water with the person having a beautiful aura during the golden hour.
My heart aches, from being stretched so wide
Conveying emotional pain or longing due to a profound connection or separation.
In the ocean of my heart, you're the rising tide
Using metaphorical language to describe the person as a positive force, like the rising tide in the speaker's emotional world.
In the ocean of my heart, you're the rising tide
Reiterating the importance of the person as a significant and uplifting presence.
When d'you get taller? 'nother notch on the doorframe
Reflecting on the person's growth, marked by physical changes and the sound of footsteps in the hallway.
Footsteps in the hallway, I hear you call my name
Noting the familiarity and intimacy in the relationship as the person calls the speaker's name.
You say, "did you know, blue and yellow make green?"
Sharing a playful moment where the person imparts a simple truth about colors blending.
You colour my world, in shades I've never seen
Acknowledging the transformative impact of the person on the speaker's perception of the world.
You colour my world, in shades I've never seen
Emphasizing the ongoing influence of the person on the speaker's perspective.
Little days they move too fast
Expressing a sentiment about the fleeting nature of childhood and small, precious moments.
Thought you'd be a baby forever
Contrasting the expectation of eternal infancy with the reality of growing up.
Sure as a seedling grows
Drawing a parallel between the certainty of a seedling growing and the person's growth.
You grew out of that little red sweater
Highlighting a specific item, a little red sweater, as a symbol of the person's past innocence.
I want to linger
Expressing a desire to prolong or savor moments with the person.
A little longer
Echoing the wish to extend the time spent in the enchantment of small, everyday occurrences.
In the wonder of these little days
Continuing the theme of cherishing the beauty found in ordinary moments.
The sun looks down at its face on the sea
Creating a visual image of the sun reflecting on the sea and drawing a connection to the person's smile.
When I see you smile, it reminds me
Linking the sun's reflection to the person's smile and prompting self-reflection on lightness and freedom.
Could I be less heavy and a little more free?
Pondering the possibility of reducing emotional burdens and embracing a more liberated state of being.
Lines on my face are like a weathered tree
Comparing the lines on the speaker's face to a weathered tree, suggesting the passage of time.
Winter brings snow, the springtime it's rain
Introducing the seasonal cycle and associating the person with bringing joy like sunshine.
You bring the sunshine and I'm a kid again
Highlighting the rejuvenating effect the person has on the speaker, evoking a childlike sense of wonder.
But I'm lost in the thought, "someday you'll move on"
Expressing a poignant realization that the person may eventually pursue their own path and dreams.
To chase your own dreams and sing your own song
Encouraging the person to follow their aspirations and sing their unique song.
Chase your own dreams and sing your song
Reiterating the message of encouraging individuality and pursuing personal dreams.
Little days they move too fast
Recalling the fleeting nature of childhood and the speaker's expectation of eternal infancy in the person.
Thought you'd be a baby forever
Reflecting on the inevitability of the person growing up, contrasting with the speaker's previous expectation.
Sure as a seedling grows
Using the metaphor of a seedling growing to emphasize the natural progression of life.
You grew out of that little red sweater
Specifically referring to the person outgrowing a cherished item, the little red sweater.
I want to linger
Expressing a desire to extend or linger in the moments of wonder associated with the person.
A little longer
Reiterating the longing to prolong the enchantment found in the small, precious days.
In the wonder of these little days
Continuing the theme of cherishing and savoring the beauty inherent in the simplicity of everyday life.
I want to linger
Repeating the desire to linger and extend the time spent in the wonder of life's small moments.
A little longer
Reiterating the wish to linger a little longer in the marvel of ordinary, yet extraordinary, days.
In the wonder
Concluding the lyrics with a final expression of the speaker's longing to dwell in the beauty of life's wonders.
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