Volunteer
Volunteer of Love's Struggles: A Melodic Tale of Loss and Resilience
Lyrics
My lover left me, she left me too soon.
Expresses feeling abandoned by the narrator's lover prematurely.
I shouldn't blame her, for the state of my room.
The state of the narrator's room might symbolize emotional turmoil, and they don't blame their lover for leaving due to this chaos.
I started stumbling, chasing the bells.
Narrator started making mistakes or facing difficulties while pursuing something.
The metal straps upon my knees made this sound when I fell
Describes a physical fall, possibly metaphorical for failure, accompanied by a sound.
You heard those words from your peers, I was just your volunteer.
Others heard negative comments about the narrator from their peers, feeling like they were just used or taken advantage of.
We love uncle Georgie, uncle Georgie's our friend.
Expresses affection for Uncle Georgie, highlighting his routine.
He spends his life fishing, washes dishes weekends.
Describes Uncle Georgie's lifestyle, emphasizing mundane activities.
And I tried to say something sincere, sign me up I'll volunteer.
The narrator attempts to express something genuine and is willing to volunteer despite past experiences.
My Father left us, he left us too soon.
The father also left abruptly, leaving the narrator and family behind.
I thought he's say something, but he waltzed from the room.
The father didn't communicate properly before leaving.
All I remember is my hands at my sides.
Memory of a moment when the narrator felt helpless or powerless.
The face of a woman who once was his bride.
Reflects on the mother's emotions after the father's departure.
All that he left her was tears, and a couple of lonely volunteers.
Highlights the father's legacy of sadness and left behind individuals who feel lonely.
We look for sister Mary, sister Mary the pale.
Looking for someone named Sister Mary, describing her appearance and behavior.
She holds her head sometimes and walks close to the rail.
Depicts Sister Mary's actions and potential distress.
She sings on Sunday, stands in the stairs.
Highlights Sister Mary's Sunday activities and location.
Haunts me at night time when I've forgotten my prayers.
Her actions haunt the narrator, especially when they forget to pray.
We don't see much of her here, that winter-weary volunteer.
She's distant or absent during winter, possibly feeling weary from volunteering.
Captains need order it helps them stay sane.
Leaders require structure for stability.
Plumbers hate slaughter, 'cause it fucks up your drain.
An unconventional line describing the dislike of chaos or messiness by plumbers.
Hard hats must be worn at all times on the site.
Rules and safety guidelines are emphasized.
It don't make no difference if you're lost in the light.
Indicates indifference to one's condition in a specific situation.
The men here have lost their careers and they don't talk to volunteers.
People affected by a loss or change in their careers avoid interaction with volunteers.
How your life cuts me, it cuts to my bone.
The impact of someone's life on the narrator is deep and painful.
We pretend that it's nothing, when we're on our way home.
The tendency to pretend that emotional wounds are insignificant while returning home.
And I wish you'd abandon me here so I could be your volunteer.
The desire to be close to the lover despite feeling hurt and used.
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