The Time Being
Ephemeral Rain: Unveiling the Enigmatic Tapestry of 'The Time Being'
Lyrics
Every day
Reflecting on the passage of time and routine.
As you notice the sun slips away
Noticing the sunset, signifying the end of the day.
A strange turbulence fills the air
Sensing an unusual disturbance in the atmosphere.
Gargoyles and winged monkeys
Imagery of supernatural creatures descending into the city.
Descend into the city
Continuation of supernatural imagery, possibly symbolic.
Their teeth are bared, their claws outstretched
Describing threatening postures of mythical beings.
Down in the pit
A reference to a lower, ominous place or state.
I sense the unforgiving night rain down on the overworld
Feeling the harshness of the night falling over the world.
And its souls' unrest
Sensing unrest and turmoil in the souls of the world.
As the temptation fades out
The fading of a tempting allure or distraction.
You jerk back into yourself
A sudden return to reality after a momentary distraction.
As if falling from a dream
An abrupt awakening, akin to falling from a dream.
Down comes the rain
Rainfall, possibly representing cleansing or renewal.
Hot clear rain
Describing the rain as hot and clear.
Washing away our sins
The rain symbolically washing away sins or impurities.
Washing away the statues of Sharon Stone
Symbolic reference to the erasure of superficial idols.
Erosion of my solitude
The gradual breakdown of personal isolation begins.
Begins its race
Describing a race, possibly signifying change or transformation.
And worms finally penetrating the warmth of my hiding place
Imagery of worms entering a hidden place, symbolic of intrusion.
Slithering in the blackness
Describing the movement of worms in darkness.
All their coldness repels me
Expressing aversion to the coldness of the surroundings.
I use a .45 to give them some stick
Using a firearm metaphorically to defend against intrusion.
Lightning and thunder cause the walls to shake
Nature's forces intensify, causing a reaction in the environment.
And someone searching through the debris
Someone searching for a personal connection amid chaos.
For the photograph of his wife
Searching for a memory of a loved one amidst destruction.
Oh I want life
Expressing a desire for life and vitality.
I want it now and forever
A strong, enduring wish for a better future.
I want to rise up out of this chamber and clamber into the sky
Expressing a longing to escape confinement and reach for the sky.
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