Small Animal Song
Eternal Echoes: Unveiling the Profound Harmony of Small Animal Song
Lyrics
The soul sings on
The enduring essence (soul) continues to express itself through song.
When the bones have gone
Even when the physical body ceases to exist (bones have gone), the soul persists.
And Science falls to sleep.
During moments of scientific stagnation or decline, the soul's song endures.
It won't be long
A prediction that the wait for a transformative event won't be lengthy.
'Til we've sung our song
Expressing a collective effort in singing a shared song, perhaps symbolizing unity.
Silence sets us free
The cessation of sound (silence) brings freedom.
We, all know the song of the small animals
Recognition of a common song among small animals, implying shared experiences.
Just a song
Emphasis on the simplicity of the song, possibly highlighting the essence of life.
Won't be long
Reiteration that the transformative event is imminent, urging patience.
Just hold on
An encouragement to persevere or endure until the awaited change occurs.
We Won't be long
A firm declaration that the wait will not be prolonged.
We Won't be long
Reiteration of the idea that the anticipated change is near.
The soul sings on
Similar to line 1, emphasizing the persistence of the soul's song.
When the butchers gone
When harm or danger (butcher) has passed, the soul continues its expression.
A slice of put to sleep.
A metaphorical reference to a state of rest or peace following a threat.
A whoop or howl
Expressing various vocalizations (whoop, howl, whimper, growl) within silence.
Whimper, growl
Highlighting the diverse range of sounds within the silence that small animals keep.
The silences we keep.
Emphasizing the importance of the shared silences among small animals.
This is the song of the small animals
Reiteration of the collective nature of the small animals' song.
Just a song
Restatement of the simplicity of the song, underscoring its significance.
We Won't be long
Assurance that the awaited change is imminent, and the wait won't be prolonged.
The soul sings on
Similar to lines 1 and 15, emphasizing the enduring nature of the soul's song.
When the mind has gone
Even when intellectual faculties (mind) decline, the soul's song persists.
- Maybe life is cheap
Raising a question about the value or fragility of life, possibly linked to science.
The last refrain
The final repetition of the song, with only remnants (teeth) remaining.
Only teeth remain
Symbolizing the enduring impact of the song despite physical decay.
Silence put to sleep
The silence, akin to sleep, envelops the remnants of the song.
Hear out the song of the small animals
Reiteration of the simplicity of the song and its imminent transformative nature.
Just a song
Assurance that the anticipated change is near, urging perseverance.
We Won't be long here
A reminder to hold on, emphasizing the impending transformative event.
Just hold on
Encouragement to endure until the awaited change unfolds.
We Won't be long here
Reiteration that the anticipated change is imminent, urging patience.
We Won't be long here
Final confirmation that the wait for the transformative event won't be prolonged.
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