Child
Capturing the Essence: The Maccabees' Poetic Reflections on Childhood
Lyrics
Never as a child
Reflecting on the past, the speaker considers the perspective of childhood.
Would you give this time of day
As a child, the subject wouldn't pay attention or give importance to certain things.
You would take it from the shadows
In the past, the person would extract something valuable from hidden or unnoticed places.
And you give it another name
The person would then redefine or rename what was found, suggesting a creative reinterpretation.
But now it's all that's left
Now, in the present or recent times, only memories remain.
And though it awful gentle takes you
Despite its gentle nature, time has a profound effect, taking away gradually.
And it awful slowly leaves
Continuing the idea, time's impact is slow, perhaps hinting at its inevitability.
It's a weight I wouldn't wish upon
The experience or burden being described is one the speaker wouldn't want anyone else to bear.
And I wish I wouldn't have to wait
The speaker expresses a desire to avoid the weight, emphasizing the difficulty of waiting.
Now it's all that's left
Reiterating that only memories remain in the present.
Never as a child
A repetition, emphasizing the comparison between the present and the speaker's childhood.
Now it's so vivid
The contrast is highlighted as the memories from childhood become vivid in contrast to the present.
Given to the wild
Reflecting on the carefree nature of childhood, comparing it to the current unpredictable situation.
While the ways of a child
While the innocence and simplicity of childhood are lost, time passes away.
Are whiled away, whiled away
Reiterating the passing of time, with a focus on the carefree moments of childhood that are disappearing.
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