Naomi
Yann Tiersen Lyrics
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Anew!
She wrote
She wrote
"The key is in the window,
The key is in the sunlight
At the window-
The key is in the window,
The key is in the sunlight
At the window-
Get married Allen
Don't take drugs
Get married Allen
Don't take drugs
Don't take drugs
The key is in the bars,
In the sunlight
In the window.
Love,
Your mother
Which is
Naomi"
The song "Naomi" by Yann Tiersen begins with the phrase "strange prophecies anew!". This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is a series of cryptic messages or visions that have been written down by someone named Naomi. The song feels quite dreamlike and mysterious, with the repeating phrases "the key is in the window, the key is in the sunlight” lending a sense of urgency and importance to the lyrics.
In terms of interpretation, the song seems to be about a mother (presumably named Naomi) writing to her son named Allen, warning him about the dangers of taking drugs and urging him to get married. The phrase "the key is in the window" can be seen as a metaphor for finding something important or unlocking a secret. Throughout the song, Naomi implores Allen to focus on love and responsibility, rather than succumbing to the temptation of drugs.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange prophecies
Unusual predictions
Anew!
Starting again with new perspectives
She wrote
Someone else wrote a message
She wrote
Someone else wrote a message
"The key is in the window,
The solution to a problem is in a clear and obvious place
The key is in the sunlight
The answer can be found in the light
At the window-
By looking out of the window
The key is in the window,
The solution to a problem is in a clear and obvious place
The key is in the sunlight
The answer can be found in the light
At the window-
By looking out of the window
Get married Allen
A message to a specific person to get married
Don't take drugs
A warning not to take drugs
Get married Allen
A message to a specific person to get married
Don't take drugs
A warning not to take drugs
Don't take drugs
A warning not to take drugs
The key is in the bars,
The solution to a problem can be found in places of entertainment
In the sunlight
The answer can be found in the light
In the window.
By looking out of the window
Love,
A message of affection
Your mother
A message from the sender's mother
Which is
Referring to the previous line
Naomi"
The name of the sender
Contributed by Adeline J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.