Spring
Embracing Nature's Awakening: The Poetic Essence of Spring by The Innocence Mission
Lyrics
Look out for Spring,
Anticipation of the arrival of Spring.
The life underground,
Refers to the life and activity beneath the surface during winter.
The life underground.
Reiteration of the hidden life beneath the ground.
The thawing and the overflow.
Describes the melting of ice and the overflow of water as part of Spring's arrival.
Oh early, early in the morning
Emphasizes the early morning time when the narrator plans to embark on an activity.
We'll go.
We'll go, suggesting a journey or experience at the start of the day.
Seven shades of green
Depicts the variety and vibrancy of nature with seven shades of green.
Are painted on your door,
Implies a connection between nature and the door, possibly symbolizing a welcoming or harmonious home.
Painted on your door,
Reiteration of the painted door, reinforcing its significance.
The field alive under the snow.
Describes the field coming to life despite being covered by snow.
Oh early, early in the morning.
Repetition of the early morning motif, signaling a consistent theme of starting anew.
We'll go.
Continues the idea of embarking on a journey or activity in the early morning.
Oh world of rooftops,
Shifts attention to the world of rooftops, possibly representing the broader human environment.
Hearing one field song.
Highlights the experience of listening to a field song, connecting with nature's music.
The walk in raincoats,
Mentions the walk in raincoats, suggesting a preparedness for the rainy season.
The wait for Easter, Tom.
References the wait for Easter, Tom, possibly symbolizing hope, renewal, or a specific event.
We are awake or waking,
Addresses the state of being awake or in the process of waking up.
Awake or waking from.
Repetition of the idea of awakening, emphasizing a transition or awareness.
Here that day comes.
Announces the arrival of the anticipated day, possibly related to the themes of Spring and renewal.
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