La Llorona
Beirut / Realpeople Lyrics
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The morning lies miles away from the night
No man ever could steal her heart
But With bright gold coins I'll take my shot
And all it takes to fall
If you don't walk, might as well crawl
What a quiet world after all
Of the things that you guessed will come
What a moment it was after all
In the lyrics of the song La Llorona, the singer talks about a woman who seems to be trapped in a life that she feels is limited and lacking. She is unable to see beyond what is right in front of her, and she exists in a state of separation between the morning and the night. Despite this, the singer senses that the woman's heart is impossible to steal. However, he believes that he might be able to win her over with the shiny lure of gold coins. The chorus implies that it is possible to fall in love, but it requires a willingness to take risks and move forward.
The song's lyrics paint an image of a soul who cannot or will not escape their current situation or state of being. The woman, and perhaps the listener, are stuck in a cycle of inactivity and stagnation, unable or unwilling to take control of their lives. The singer, however, sees the potential for change and is hopeful that he can make a difference in the woman's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever away from seeing more than life
Living a restricted life without exploring the full potential of what it has to offer.
The morning lies miles away from the night
The future is unpredictable and so far away that it creates anxiety and fear.
No man ever could steal her heart
She is independent and cannot be influenced or manipulated easily.
But With bright gold coins I'll take my shot
I will try my best and offer all that I have to win her love.
And all it takes to fall
One small misstep can cause everything to come crashing down.
If you don't walk, might as well crawl
If you don't take risks and move forward, you might as well not be moving at all.
What a quiet world after all
After experiencing a lot of noise and chaos, the world can seem peaceful and calm.
Of the things that you guessed will come
Expectations and assumptions about the future can often be inaccurate or misleading.
What a moment it was after all
Reflecting on a past event, realizing its significance and cherishing its memory.
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Written by: ZACH CONDON
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