Magnificent Sadness
Magnificent Sadness: Unveiling the Courage to Heal
Lyrics
That ain't a home, it's a furnace, in need of some matches
Referring to a place that lacks warmth and comfort, needing a change represented by "matches."
I can't believe how long you've lived with magnificent sadness
Expressing surprise at enduring profound sadness for an extended period.
When so much pain's in the heart it doesn't seem real
Describing intense emotional pain that seems surreal.
Hard to believe that good can come out of something so evil
Suggesting the difficulty in believing that positive outcomes can arise from a distressing situation.
Never too young to feel
Highlighting that age is not a barrier to experiencing emotions.
Takes a while to heal
Emphasizing the time needed for emotional wounds to heal.
Never too young to feel
Reiterating that one is never too young to feel emotions deeply.
Trouble happens to the rich and the poor
Stating that troubles affect individuals regardless of their socioeconomic status.
To the prude or the downright whore
Indicating that challenges impact people with diverse moral backgrounds.
No need to know what for
Emphasizing that knowing the reason for pain may not always be necessary.
Pain's nothing less than inevitable
Asserting that experiencing pain is an unavoidable aspect of life.
Once he realized it's his choice
Referring to an individual realizing they have a choice in their situation.
And he could walk out, jealous of the boys
Suggesting jealousy towards others who have made different life choices.
And the normal house
Highlighting a shift from a conventional lifestyle to a more rebellious one.
He started hanging with the rebel crowd
Describing association with a non-conformist group.
And he learned to walk proud
Expressing the development of self-confidence and pride.
With the sun in his laughing mouth
Imagery of a person finding joy and positivity.
Never too young to feel
Reiterating that age doesn't determine the intensity of emotions.
Takes a while to heal
Reinforcing the idea that healing from emotional wounds takes time.
Never too young to feel
Affirming that individuals of any age can experience profound emotions.
Trouble happens to the rich and the poor
Reiterating that troubles affect people across different social strata.
To the prude or the downright whore
Stating that challenges are universal, impacting individuals with varied moral values.
No need to know what for
Emphasizing that understanding the reason for pain may be irrelevant.
Pain's nothing less than inevitable
Reiterating that experiencing pain is an unavoidable part of life.
The young or old don't need to know what for
Asserting that age doesn't determine the need to understand the reasons for pain.
He feels the courage build
Describing the gradual build-up of courage within an individual.
Like a sunrise upon the hill
Using sunrise imagery to depict hope rising on a metaphorical hill.
Showing hope that he can
Expressing hope that, with time, the individual can comprehend their experiences.
Someday understand
Suggesting a desire for eventual understanding and resolution of personal struggles.
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