Pale
Echoes of Regret: Timothy Conal Carey's 'Pale' Unveils a Haunting Tale
Lyrics
I keep my pockets deep with fists
I maintain a sense of financial security and readiness for confrontation.
My collar turned up tight
I present myself with a defensive attitude, perhaps closed off or guarded.
The wind it howls with icy claws
The cold, biting wind accompanies me, suggesting a harsh and challenging environment.
Carries me through the night
This harsh environment guides me through the darkness of life.
Oh god watches over me
Expressing a belief in a higher power overseeing and protecting the speaker.
The angels watch over me
Emphasizing divine protection from angels in addition to God.
But my feet, my feet they don't give a damn
Despite divine protection, the speaker's actions or path may not align with traditional values.
They just walk on easy streets
The speaker's feet follow an easy path, possibly suggesting a life of comfort or indulgence.
She had a smile that burned every eye
Describing a captivating smile that left a lasting impression.
In the house of the rising sun
Reference to the famous song "House of the Rising Sun," implying a connection to a place or situation associated with vice or trouble.
And all they could see for the rest of their lives
People are haunted by missed opportunities or regrets for the rest of their lives.
Was what they'd never done
A reflection on the consequences of unfulfilled actions or dreams.
Oh god watches over me
Reiteration of faith in divine protection.
The angels watch over me
Emphasizing continuous watchfulness from angels.
But my feet, my feet they don't give a damn
The speaker's feet remain indifferent to moral concerns, continuing on an easy path.
They just walk on easy streets
Reiteration of the speaker's carefree journey on easy streets.
And when they shot the final scene
Referring to a significant event, possibly involving tragedy, captured in a final scene.
In cold December dreams
Associating the event with dreams or aspirations, possibly unfulfilled.
The streets were line with naked grief
The aftermath of the event is marked by profound sorrow and mourning.
And she was on her knees
A symbolic portrayal of someone in a vulnerable or defeated position.
Oh god watches over me
Reaffirmation of trust in God's watchful eye.
The angels watch over me
Continued acknowledgment of angelic protection.
But my feet, my feet they don't give a damn
Despite divine care, the speaker's feet remain indifferent, persisting on an easy path.
They just walk on easy streets
Reiteration of the speaker's carefree journey on easy streets, emphasizing the detachment of the feet from moral considerations.
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