Ode To A Friend
░Yann Tiersen░ Lyrics

In Yann Tiersen's song "Ode to a Friend," the singer is reaching out to a dear friend in a time of distress. The first stanza speaks about the singer "letting themselves in" to their friend's life, marking a moment of vulnerability. The line "Little bold (???) saturated sigh" is likely referring to a deep, heavy breath – one that is "saturated" with emotion. The singer is hoping that their friend can help them alleviate the "sorrow's din" that they are facing. They ask their friend to "bring out your breath of strife," which can be interpreted as asking them to offer some of their own strength or struggle to help the singer through their tough time.

The second stanza has the singer speaking to their friend directly, asking for their help in understanding their own choices. The line "Why did I drink from that devil's hand" begs the question of what exactly the singer is referring to – it could be a metaphor for any number of damaging decisions that they have made. The repetition of this line reinforces the singer's confusion and desperation for answers. The third stanza, with the repetition of "It's not easy / It's not kind / These things we turn to face," adds to the overall sense of struggle and turmoil that the singer is experiencing.