Elegy
Atticus Finch Lyrics
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It was only by mistake
Where we escaped
When we left the world that day
I still tend the flame
Though what's befallen
You of late
For the pain
You'll suggest I make a break
But there's still space
I'm my drawer of dearest things
Should stay the same
Atticus Finch's song Elegy is an emotional and reflective piece. The opening line "I found the place, it was only by mistake" suggests that the singer has stumbled upon a memory or a place that holds significant meaning to them, perhaps a place where they found solace during a difficult time. The second line "where we escaped, when we left the world that day" highlights that the singer was with someone when they first discovered this place, and they left the world behind, indicating that this place was a sanctuary for them.
The next few lines "I still tend the flame, though what's befallen, you of late, will take you away" imply that the singer is a caretaker of this memory, and even though something has happened to the other person, they still hold onto and tend to the memory of this place. The final lines "for the pain, you'll suggest I make a break, but there's still space, in my drawer of dearest things, should stay the same" could be interpreted as the singer confronting the reality that this place may no longer hold the same significance to the other person because of their pain, but the singer believes that there is still space for it in their life and that it should remain the same.
Line by Line Meaning
I found the place
I stumbled upon a location that holds significance to me
It was only by mistake
I did not intentionally seek out this location, it was discovered inadvertently
Where we escaped
This place provided a means of escape from troubles we faced in the past
When we left the world that day
On that particular day, we made a conscious decision to leave behind our worries and momentarily step away from the world
I still tend the flame
Even though time has passed, I continue to hold onto the memories and emotions associated with this place
Though what's befallen
Despite the unfortunate events that have occurred
You of late
Referring to someone who has recently experienced hardship
Will take you away
Their current struggles may lead them astray and separate them from the place that once offered solace
For the pain
To ease the suffering
You'll suggest I make a break
You may advise me to distance myself from this place in an attempt to move on from the past
But there's still space
However, there is still room in my heart and mind to hold onto these memories and feelings
I'm my drawer of dearest things
This cherished location holds a special place among my most treasured possessions and memories
Should stay the same
It is my hope that this place remains constant and continues to bring comfort and peace to those who seek it out
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERRO GARCIA, ANTHONY PHILLIPS
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