Daughter
Capturing Summer's Beauty: Unveiling the Meaning in Vienna Teng's 'Daughter'
Lyrics
well it's you and it's me
Introduction of the two individuals, "you and me."
me with a drink in my hand
The narrator holding a drink.
the ice is tinkling like a wind chime
Describing the sound of ice in the drink resembling wind chimes.
and late afternoon settles over the land
Setting the scene of late afternoon and its atmosphere.
and you're talking about things
Engagement in interesting conversation.
interesting just slightly
Discussing topics of slight interest.
and things that matter too much
Talking about matters that are important but approached lightly.
to say any way but lightly
Highlighting the difficulty in expressing significant things casually.
did you know you're so beautiful
Expressing admiration for the other person's beauty.
on the edge of summer
Referencing the edge of summer as a metaphorical time.
that years from now
Looking into the future with the expectation of reminiscing.
I'll cry to remember
Anticipating a deep emotional connection that might lead to tears.
how very close you were
Reflecting on the closeness shared in the present moment.
knowing this will I reach for you
Pondering whether knowledge of this closeness will prompt reaching out.
knowing this will I reach for you
Repetition emphasizing the internal struggle and decision.
the way you want me to
Questioning if reaching out will align with the other person's desires.
well it's time to be wise
Transitioning to a theme of wisdom in matters of the heart.
wise in the ways of the heart
Emphasizing the need to be wise in matters of love.
to come out from under the covers
Deciding to emerge from emotional protection ("covers").
this voluntary state of apart
Choosing to end a self-imposed state of separation.
from the faces, oasis
Describing a metaphorical oasis in the midst of emotional hardship.
in this Sahara of sorrow
Comparing the emotional hardship to a desert of sorrow.
these graces that hold me
Acknowledging the supportive qualities ("graces") from the other person.
it's from you that I borrow
Expressing a dependence on the other person for emotional strength.
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