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Sunrise
Bardo Pond Lyrics
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And silence reigns golden
The sky is falling
And the land lays golden
Watching it happen
Watching it happen
When words turn to thin air
And silence reigns golden
The sky is flying
And the land prays for night
Watching it happen
Watching it happen
Turn to breath
Silence rains
Into thin air
And the land lays golden
Watching
Watching it happen
As it happens
Turn to breath
Rains
Thin air
Lays golden
The lyrics of Bardo Pond's song 'Sunrise' convey themes of change, transformation, and the beauty of natural phenomena. The lines "When words turn to breath / And silence reigns golden" suggest a transition from the spoken word to a more abstract form of communication. This could be interpreted as a shift towards a more intuitive or spiritual way of being, where words are no longer necessary to convey meaning. The use of "breath" in this context could also be seen as a metaphor for the essence of life itself, which is constantly ceasing and renewing in a cyclical pattern.
The next lines "The sky is falling / And the land lays golden" present a striking image of a sunlit landscape under a dark and ominous sky. This could represent a moment of transformation, where the world is both beautiful and frightening at the same time. The phrase "Watching it happen" is repeated throughout the song, suggesting a sense of awe and wonder at the forces of nature.
As the song progresses, the mood shifts slightly. The lines "And the land prays for night" suggest a desire for rest or a release from the intensity of the previous verse. However, the repetition of "Watching it happen" reinforces the sense of acceptance and presence in the moment, even during challenging times. The final lines of the song return to the earlier themes of transformation and renewal, with the repetition of "Turn to breath / Rains / Thin air / Lays golden" suggesting a continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in nature.
Line by Line Meaning
When words turn to breath
As communication fades away into mere breathing
And silence reigns golden
A peaceful aura surrounds the stillness
The sky is falling
The heavens seem to be collapsing
And the land lays golden
The terrain emanates a radiant hue
Watching it happen
Observing the occurrence
Watching it happen
Observing the occurrence
When words turn to thin air
When speech vanishes like a breeze
And silence reigns golden
The hush dominates the peace
The sky is flying
The firmament is soaring
And the land prays for night
The terrain yearns for the darkness to arrive
Watching it happen
Observing the occurrence
Watching it happen
Observing the occurrence
Turn to breath
Transform into air
Silence rains
A deafening tranquility ensues
Into thin air
Vanishing into nothingness
And the land lays golden
The earth emanates a lustrous yellow tone
Watching
Observing
Watching it happen
Observing the occurrence
As it happens
In the moment
Turn to breath
Metamorphose into exhalation
Rains
Descends
Thin air
Insubstantial atmosphere
Lays golden
Radiates a brilliant yellow hue
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BOON, ANTHONY GIBBONS, MATTHEW SMITHSON, LORCAN MORIATY, PATRICK MCKEOWN, ADAM BISHOP
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