The Fountain
Serenade of Tranquil Waters: The Fountain's Melodic Tale
Lyrics
The fountain is tall
The fountain stands tall, portraying grandeur.
Like an old church hall
Comparing the fountain's stature to that of an old church hall, emphasizing its majestic and historical significance.
Pouring life from all sides
The fountain symbolizes vitality, pouring life and energy from all directions.
The fairest of brides
Metaphorically describing the fountain as the epitome of beauty.
The blast of a cannon
Imagery depicting a powerful and sudden sound, likened to the blast of a cannon.
A fluther of phantoms
A gathering or group of ghosts or elusive figures.
My ears are abused
An overwhelming or harsh sensation for the ears.
But all I hear is music
Despite the overwhelming sensation, the predominant perception is the beauty of music.
All I hear is music
Reiterating the focus on perceiving only music amidst chaos or discomfort.
Lena my love, we were up all night dancing
A recounting of spending the night dancing with Lena, perhaps in joy or celebration.
Then we went straight to church
A shift in the scene, moving from dancing to attending church directly.
Lena I think you've been up all night fretting
Suggesting Lena's worry or anxiety after the night's events.
Please don't be hurt
An appeal to Lena not to be upset or harmed by her worries.
I know you're feeling kinda frail
Acknowledgment of Lena's vulnerability or fragility.
We've been running 'round restlessly
Describes a period of restless activity or movement.
The sky is clear and pale
Setting the scene with a clear and pale sky, indicating a serene environment.
Hanging effortlessly
The sky hanging effortlessly suggests a tranquil atmosphere.
So come float along
An invitation to join in and float, indicating relaxation or letting go.
Lay your head and rest with me
Inviting Lena to rest and find peace together.
Float to the fountain with me
Proposing to embrace the serenity by journeying to the fountain.
Come float along
A repetition of the invitation to join in and float towards peace.
Lay your head and rest with me
Reiteration of the invitation to rest and find solace.
Float to the fountain with me
Reaffirming the suggestion to journey towards tranquility at the fountain.
The faces around me are calm
Observation of the calm demeanor of the people around, juxtaposing their calmness against prior restlessness.
Solemn but still, stern but serene
Describing the individuals as solemn, stern yet serene, portraying a complex but composed state of being.
We are resting in a pond
Metaphorically likening the gathered individuals to resting in a pond, symbolizing peace or a tranquil state.
And the pond rests in between us
Highlighting the interconnectedness between the individuals, emphasizing their unity within the tranquil state.
The pond rests in between
Reinforcing the notion of interconnectedness and shared peace within the group.
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