My Blue Heaven
Embracing Love's Twilight: My Blue Heaven by The Smashing Pumpkins
Lyrics
Day is ending
The day is coming to an end.
Birds are wending
Birds are returning to their places of rest.
Back to their shelter of
They are going back to the shelters they love.
Each little nest they love
Each bird returns to its individual nest.
Nightshade's falling
The darkness of the night is approaching.
Lovebirds calling
Lovebirds are expressing their affection.
What makes the world go round
The speaker reflects on the question of what drives the world.
Nothing but love
The answer is suggested to be love.
When whippoorwills call
When whippoorwills (birds known for their evening songs) call.
And evening is nigh
And evening is near.
I hurry to my blue heaven
The speaker rushes to a place they associate with happiness ("blue heaven").
I turn to the right
The speaker turns to the right direction.
A little white light
A guiding light is present.
Will lead you to my blue heaven
This light leads to the speaker's metaphorical "blue heaven."
You'll see a smiling face
In "blue heaven," there is joy reflected in a smiling face.
A fireplace, a cozy room
Features of this happy place include a fireplace and a cozy room.
A little nest
A metaphorical "nest" is mentioned.
That's nestled where the roses bloom
This nest is situated where roses bloom, symbolizing beauty and love.
Just Molly and me
"Molly and me" suggests companionship and a shared life.
And baby makes three
The family expands with the arrival of a baby.
We're happy in my blue heaven
The happiness of the speaker and their family is emphasized.
You'll see a smiling face
A recurring image of joy in the form of a smiling face is presented.
A fireplace, a cozy room
Elements of comfort include a fireplace and a cozy room.
A little nest
The metaphorical "nest" is again highlighted.
That's nestled where the roses bloom
This nest is surrounded by blooming roses, symbolizing love.
Just Molly and me
The happiness of "Molly and me" continues with the addition of a baby.
And baby makes three
The family is content in their shared "blue heaven."
We're happy in my blue heaven
The happiness of the family in their metaphorical heaven is reaffirmed.
We're happy in my blue heaven
The speaker emphasizes the enduring happiness in their "blue heaven."
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