Three Candles
Whispers of Illusion: Widespread Panic's Three Candles Meaning Unveiled
Lyrics
Three candles light the sea
Symbolic representation of hope or guidance with three candles illuminating the vast expanse of the sea.
All is quiet
Peaceful and calm atmosphere prevailing.
Tony distractions, the eastern sky
Reference to distractions faced by a person named Tony, possibly related to challenges or diversions.
Fool me once fool me twice
A cautionary statement, emphasizing the theme of being deceived or taken advantage of.
Tonight's touch of illusion
Exploration of an illusionary experience happening during the night.
Something whispered against the wind
A mysterious message or feeling conveyed by a whisper carried by the wind.
Words scatter
Communication or thoughts becoming scattered and unclear.
Sweet confusion blissful lunacy
Describes a state of sweet confusion and blissful lunacy, possibly related to emotional or mental experiences.
Bits of wax, moon drops on the sea
Imagery of wax fragments and moon drops, suggesting a connection between the lunar cycle and the sea.
Tonight
Reiteration of the night setting, emphasizing a particular moment or event.
Three candles to light the sea
Repetition of the three candles lighting the sea, emphasizing their significance.
Come together rope, wood, and steel
Call for unity, symbolized by the combination of rope, wood, and steel.
Out of body outside of time
Exploration of an out-of-body experience transcending conventional notions of time.
Driftwood dancers, splinters of the mind
Imagery of driftwood dancers and splinters of the mind, possibly reflecting fragmented thoughts or experiences.
Time began, still never seen
Reflection on the elusive nature of time, acknowledging its existence but remaining unseen.
All together
Unity and togetherness, emphasizing a collective experience or journey.
At the edge ships become the waves
Transformation at the edge, where ships become waves, symbolizing a transition or evolution.
Candles honor, the stars in their flame
Honoring the stars through the flame of candles, suggesting a spiritual or celestial connection.
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