For the Snakes
Nature's Reclamation: Unveiling the Hidden Purpose in Abandoned Treasures
Lyrics
All your brambles, all your creeping vines
All the obstacles and challenges in life, symbolized by brambles and creeping vines.
All of the trash that people leave behind
The discarded and unwanted elements left by people.
All your fine, fine columns poking up through the pond scum
Refers to the impressive structures (possibly achievements) emerging through difficulties (pond scum).
We will have uses for these things when we come
Anticipation of finding purpose or value in these challenges when the time comes.
Cracks in the marble you hauled in from the quarry
Flaws or imperfections in one's achievements, highlighted by the marble brought from the quarry.
These will be seen by all in all their glory
These imperfections will be exposed for everyone to see.
Long hidden shadows of the places they came from
The hidden and overlooked aspects of one's origins or past.
We will bring memories of these things when we come
Memories of flaws and origins will be brought along in the journey of life.
All your abandoned things
Abandoned possessions or aspects of life that were once significant.
Once fine vestments, statues with wings
Refers to things that were once highly valued but are now neglected.
They have their uses, every one
Despite abandonment, each of these things has a purpose.
Let me slither across them in the sun
The speaker expresses a desire to experience and appreciate these neglected aspects.
Pale imitations that you brought back from afar
Inferior replicas brought from distant places.
We will show them to you as they are
The true nature of these replicas will be revealed.
Wind through the ruins, high and lonesome
Wind symbolizes change or time passing through the abandoned and desolate places.
We will have uses for these things when we come
Anticipation of finding value or purpose in these replicas when the time comes.
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