Unchanging Window
Broadcast Lyrics
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Sorrow's song
Foreboding phrases
Notes lie long
Frame this sky unchanging window
Blown open by unchanging wind
Claim it quick 'cause sorrow wants it
Snatch the breath before it sings
Feathers woven
Pattern tied
With every measure
Sorrow flies
Frame this sky unchanging window
Blown open by unchanging wind
Claim it quick 'cause sorrow wants it
Snatch the breath before it sings
The opening lines of this song, "Attention senses, Sorrow's song, Foreboding phrases, Notes lie long" address the listener to pay attention to what they are about to hear. The lyrics "Sorrow's song" immediately set the tone for the song, already conveying a deep sense of loss or sadness. As the song progresses, the use of alliteration in "Frame this sky unchanging window" adds to the wistful tone and conjures up an image of an unchanging and mournful landscape. The repetition of the phrase "unchanging window" suggests a sense of being stuck in time, possibly reflecting the singer's own immovable sadness or pain.
The lyrics "Claim it quick 'cause sorrow wants it, Snatch the breath before it sings" present a more sinister tone, suggesting that the singer must seize the moment before sadness takes hold. The use of the word "snatch" gives a sense of urgency, forcing the listener to view the situation as one of desperation. The final lines "Feathers woven, Pattern tied, With every measure, Sorrow flies" builds on this eerie sense of inevitability, suggesting that the listener is powerless to stop the pain and is trapped in a cycle of sorrowful melodies.
Line by Line Meaning
Attention senses
Be mindful of your surroundings and what your senses are telling you
Sorrow's song
A melancholic tune that elicits feelings of sadness and grief
Foreboding phrases
Language and words that suggest something negative or ominous is about to occur
Notes lie long
The sound of the music seems to echo and linger for an extended period of time
Frame this sky unchanging window
Take a moment to observe the unchanging sky through a window frame and appreciate its peacefulness
Blown open by unchanging wind
Despite the unchanging nature of the wind, it still has the power to create movement and change in the world
Claim it quick 'cause sorrow wants it
Be present and seize the peaceful moment before it is taken over by feelings of sadness and despair
Snatch the breath before it sings
Capture the tranquil stillness of the moment before it is interrupted by sorrowful emotions
Feathers woven
A reference to delicate and intricate workmanship
Pattern tied
A symmetrical arrangement that is neatly fastened together
With every measure
In each musical phrase or time signature
Sorrow flies
The feeling of sadness seems to soar and intensify with every passing moment
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES CARGILL, PATRICIA ANN KEENAN, RICHARD BANCROFT STEVENS, TIMOTHY FELTON
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