Lament
Whispers of Time: A Lament on Missed Opportunities
Lyrics
As the mist rolls in across the windswept moor
Contemplation of mist covering a windswept moor.
And the night draws down upon the darkening shore
Nightfall on a darkening shore is approaching.
I will sit on top of these ancient rocks
Sitting on ancient rocks, anticipating the dawn.
And wait for the dawn to free me
Await the dawn as a source of liberation.
You may wish your life away
Caution against wasting life through idle wishing.
Dream your dreams while you sleep all day
Encouragement to dream and rest, but not excessively.
You may wait to make your play
Warning about missing opportunities by waiting too long.
But you've missed your opportunity
Highlighting a missed chance for action.
As the sun comes through and the day breaks clear
Amidst the sunrise, a moment of timeless clarity.
Time stands still and the end is near
Time seems to stop as the end approaches.
I will sit on top of these ancient rocks
Reiteration of sitting on ancient rocks, seeking solace.
And pray for the night to free me
Hoping for the night to bring relief.
Now you're all alone and your bird has flown
Expressing solitude after a loved one's departure.
And your seeds are sown but the fruit has withered on the vine
Seeds of effort planted, but no fruition on the vine.
As the sun comes through and the day breaks clear
Recurrence of the sun rising and the impending day.
Time stands still and the end is near
A sense of time standing still near the end.
I will sit on top of these ancient rocks
Continued reflection on ancient rocks, seeking release.
And pray for the night to free me
Praying for liberation in the night.
You may wish your life away
Reiteration of the caution against idle wishing.
Dream your dreams while you sleep all day
Encouragement to dream but with awareness of time.
You may wait to make your play
Warning about missing opportunities through delay.
But you've missed your opportunity
Emphasis on a lost chance for action.
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