Whispering Pines
Band Of An Garda Siochana Lyrics
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Inside my lonely room, there is no in between
Whispering pines, rising of the tide
If only one star shines
That's just enough to get inside
I will wait until it all goes 'round
With you in sight, the lost are found
Foghorn through the night, calling out to sea
Let the waves rush in, let the seagulls cry
For if I live again, these hopes will never die
I can feel you standing there
But I don't see you anywhere
Standing by the well(standing by the well), wishing for the rains(wishing for the rains)
Reaching to the clouds(reaching to the clouds), for nothing else remains
Drifting in a daze, when evening will be done
Try looking through a haze
At an empty house, in the cold, cold sun
I will wait until it all goes round
With you in sight, the lost are found
The opening lines of "Whispering Pines" by Band Of An Garda Siochana express the feeling of being lost in one's own thoughts and emotions. The singer says that if someone were to find them in a state of gloom or in a dream-like state, there is no in-between. The loneliness of the singer is emphasized by the phrase "inside my lonely room." The chorus talks of the "whispering pines" and the "rising of the tide," which could symbolize the natural forces that keep moving forward, even if the singer feels stagnated or stuck. The star shining is a glimmer of hope that can allow one to penetrate the darkness that surrounds them.
The song invokes the imagery of the ocean through the foghorn and the metaphor of the waves rushing in. The singer pleads to protect their "only light" who once belonged to them. This could refer to a lost loved one who has passed on, or it could be metaphorical and refer to a part of the singer's identity that they feel has been lost. The longing to live again is expressed in the lines "For if I live again, these hopes will never die." However, despite the feeling of someone standing there, they are unable to see them which could signify the lack of connection between the singer and the outside world.
Overall, "Whispering Pines" is a song that speaks to the underlying feeling of loneliness that many of us experience at some point in our lives. The natural imagery used in the song serves as a reminder that life is always moving forward, and sometimes all it takes is one glimmer of hope to break through the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
If you find me in a gloom, or catch me in a dream
If you come across me while I am in a state of sadness or lost in thoughts.
Inside my lonely room, there is no in between
In my solitary room, I am either happy or sad, with no in-between emotions.
Whispering pines, rising of the tide
The quiet sound of the trees swaying mixed with the sound of the sea rising.
If only one star shines
Even if just one star is visible in the sky.
That's just enough to get inside
It is enough to brighten up the mood.
I will wait until it all goes 'round
I will patiently wait until things get better.
With you in sight, the lost are found
When I see you, I feel like everything falls into place.
Foghorn through the night, calling out to sea
The distinct sound of the foghorn through the night, echoing out into the sea.
Protect my only light, 'cause she once belonged to me
Please protect the only thing that brings me happiness, as it used to belong to me.
Let the waves rush in, let the seagulls cry
Let the calming sound of the waves crashing and seagulls' cries fill the air.
For if I live again, these hopes will never die
If I get another chance in life, my hopes and dreams will never perish.
I can feel you standing there
I can sense your presence near me.
But I don't see you anywhere
But I cannot see you around me.
Standing by the well(standing by the well), wishing for the rains(wishing for the rains)
Standing by the well, waiting for the much-needed rain.
Reaching to the clouds(reaching to the clouds), for nothing else remains
Trying to reach out to the sky for hope since nothing else seems to be left.
Drifting in a daze, when evening will be done
Feeling lost and confused and waiting for the end of the day.
Try looking through a haze
Trying to see through the blur.
At an empty house, in the cold, cold sun
At an abandoned house standing coldly under the sunlight.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD MANUEL, RICHARD G. MANUEL, ROBBIE ROBERTSON
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@ChrisWMF
Thank you for postin this. now i can listen to the book while im playing modern warfare over and over and over.
@2558ful
this is a beautiful story..I enjoyed listening to the narrator
@mokoojinpatimavirut9435
Thank you for Thai language help to lean much
@PoetryETrain
Thank you much, added to a playlist...
@sailing915
I grew up near the ancestral home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in Cambridge Massachusetts and my aunt long since past, but once a great lover of books, gave me a leather bound copy of the Song of Hiawatha, of which I have until this day. And each time I return to my home I spend time reading this beautiful poem and I think no finer word has ever made it to print....."neath the shores of lake Gitcheegoomie"
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Gostei Muinto enteresante
@Mlauzi41
Very touching
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Bestial song
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Interesting to get...who is.Buzz Killington.