Loose Translation
Lost in Translation: A Journey Between Realms
Lyrics
One holy ghost for a (holy/lonely) girl
Reference to a spiritual figure (holy ghost) for a girl who may feel isolated or lonely.
In the dream she shook then read, I quote,
The girl dreams and encounters a message, possibly a quote, inducing shaking.
"We're all past elation now" (???)
Unclear message, possibly suggesting that the initial excitement or joy has passed.
In the school of thought, in the halls of state,
In the realm of ideas and government, possibly a commentary on societal structures.
When the leaves turned pink,
Symbolic moment marked by the changing color of leaves, a transition.
The loose translation must have lost her
The implied narrator, the "loose translation," seems to have lost something.
It must have cost her to go back
Speculation that going back or revisiting something was not without sacrifice.
To the civilization caught between here
Reference to a society caught between the current state and an idealized reality.
And the real one
The challenge of navigating between the present and an imagined, better existence.
Just to say what you'd begun to say once
Reiteration of the difficulty in expressing something meaningful.
We have been enrolled in the wrong schools
A realization that individuals may be influenced by inadequate or incorrect teachings.
All through the pride of falling, falling
An acknowledgment of the consequences of pride and the act of falling or failing.
Price of education now
The current cost or consequence of obtaining an education, possibly beyond monetary value.
There have been no clues in the last few
A lack of clear indicators in recent experiences, possibly leading to confusion.
Takes in the steps we trace
The consequences or outcomes of the steps taken in the past.
The education must have cost her
The education mentioned earlier comes at a personal cost.
It must have cost her to go back
Reiteration of the sacrifice or cost associated with revisiting something.
To the civilization caught between here
Similar to line 9, emphasizing the struggle of a society caught between reality and an ideal state.
And the real one
The ongoing challenge of expressing something significant in the face of obstacles.
Just to say what you'd begun to say once
Reiteration of the difficulty in conveying a meaningful message.
The education must have cost her
Reaffirmation that education comes at a personal cost or sacrifice.
The loose translation must have lost her
The narrator, the "loose translation," has lost something essential.
It must have lost her, yeah.
Confirmation that the loss has occurred, possibly with a sense of resignation.
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