Calendars and Clocks
The Coral Lyrics
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Return the father to the boy
Resent your past repent our cast
We are only lines on a map
Calendars oh and clocks oh and Hickory docks
Find a feeling that feels okay
Find another to blow it away
Who are you and who am I
Please don't ask me I'll break down and cry
Calendars oh and clocks oh and Hickory docks
Hoo ha hoo ha hoo ha
There's nothing more than the seashells on the sea shore
Nothing more than the church bell that rings no more
Nothing more than the scenes behind a closed door
Nothing more than the rich and pennyless poor
Nothing more, no nothing more
Calendars Clocks and hickory docks
Calendars Clocks and hickory docks, yeah!
Calendars Clocks and hickory docks
Calendars Clocks and hickory docks, yeah!
The lyrics to The Coral's song "11" explore the idea of getting lost in time and feeling disconnected from one's surroundings. The opening lyrics, "Pretty pendant descended of joy, return the father to the boy," suggest a longing to recapture lost innocence and happiness. The following line, "Resent your past repent our cast," touches on the struggles of moving on from past mistakes and regrets. The chorus repeats the phrase "calendars and clocks and hickory docks," which can be interpreted as a reference to the relentless passage of time and the inability to escape its grasp.
The second verse continues the theme of searching for a sense of belonging and meaning in life. The lyrics "Find a feeling that feels okay, find another to blow it away" suggest the fleeting nature of happiness and the inability to hold onto it for long. The line "please don't ask me I'll break down and cry" expresses a sense of vulnerability and despair that comes with feeling lost and disconnected.
The final verse contains a series of contrasts between different aspects of life that ultimately lead to the conclusion that "there's nothing more" than what we see around us. This can be interpreted as a cynical view of the world, highlighting the meaninglessness of existence. The repetition of "calendars and clocks and hickory docks" in the closing lines reinforces this idea of the relentless march of time that shapes our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty pendant decendend of joy
A beautiful necklace that brings happiness
Return the father to the boy
Bring back the lost connection between a father and his son
Resent your past repent our cast
Regret your past actions and try to make amends
We are only lines on a map
We are insignificant in the greater scheme of things
Calendars oh and clocks oh and Hickory docks
References to the passage of time and the ticking of clocks
Find a feeling that feels okay
Search for a sense of contentment and happiness
Find another to blow it away
Have that happiness taken away by someone or something else
Who are you and who am I
Questioning identity and purpose
Please don't ask me I'll break down and cry
The artist is overwhelmed and emotional
There's nothing more than the seashells on the sea shore
Life is simple and there is beauty in the everyday
Nothing more than the church bell that rings no more
Nostalgia for the past and the passing of time
Nothing more than the scenes behind a closed door
Hidden secrets and mysteries
Nothing more than the rich and pennyless poor
No distinction between those who have and those who don't
Calendars Clocks and hickory docks
Repetition of the theme of time passing
Calendars Clocks and hickory docks, yeah!
Emphasis on the concept of time
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Written by: JAMES SKELLY, NICK POWER
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