Copenhagen
Scott Walker Lyrics

The opening lines of "Hope for me, I hope for you, We're snowdrops falling through the night" represent an optimistic outlook on life, and a sense of hope and unity between the singer and the listener. The image of snowdrops falling through the night portrays a delicate beauty of the ups and downs of life, which will eventually come to pass. The subsequent lines, "We'll melt away before we land, Two teardrops for somebody's hand" speak to the fleeting nature of life, and how we are transient beings that are only here for a short time. The two teardrops represent the emotional impact that we have on others when we pass away.

The next lines, "Follow me into just one more Spring, Copenhagen, you're the end, Gone and made me a child again" speak to the power of the city of Copenhagen and its ability to transport the singer to a simpler time in life. The metaphor of Spring represents a new beginning and the promise of rejuvenation, with Copenhagen being the destination for this personal rejuvenation. The song's chorus, "Warmed my feet beneath cold sheets, Dyed my hair with your sunny streets" highlights the physical and emotional effects that Copenhagen had on the singer, with the city acting as a catalyst for change.

The final verse, "Children aren't afraid to love, And laugh when life amuses them. And our love is an antique song, For children's carousels" touches upon the purity of love and the unbridled joy of youth. The antique song represents a timeless quality to their love, which is just as relevant and meaningful as it was when they were children. The image of the children laughing and enjoying life on the carousel serves as a reminder that life is meant to be enjoyed and lived to the fullest.