where is the puzzle
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Lyrics
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That bothered me so
How do I let my family know
O I′m disappearing
Into the wind
I knew everything once
And now I know it all again
Comes with an end
Hear our voices
Pass it on
Knowledge is born
With a singing dawn
Goodbye and welcome troubled song
My body fades ... your life goes on
I knew everything once
And now I know it all again
Bliss comes with conclusion
Comes with an end
And I want only you
And I trust only you
And I want only to
Sing you
The first stanza of "Where is the Puzzle?" speaks of the singer's concern that they are disappearing into the wind, and how they are trying to let their family know. The puzzle that they mention refers to the solutions to their problems, the things that are troubling them. They are searching for answers and seem to be struggling to find them. The second stanza speaks of how the singer knew everything once, lost that knowledge, and has now regained it again. The bliss they feel comes with the conclusion, but also with an end. This indicates that the answers they have found may be temporary or incomplete.
The third stanza invites the listener to pass on the knowledge that they have gained, and to recognize that knowledge is born with a singing dawn. There is a sense of change and growth here, as well as a recognition that the singer's time may be coming to an end. The final stanza speaks of the singer's desire to be with someone they trust and love, and their final wish is to sing to this person.
Overall, the song seems to be about the search for answers and the realization that knowledge and understanding come with both conclusion and sacrifice. The imagery of disappearing into the wind evokes a sense of impermanence, and the desire to pass on knowledge suggests a desire to leave a legacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Where is the puzzle?
I am searching for some missing piece or answer that I cannot seem to find.
That bothered me so
This feeling of uncertainty and confusion is causing me great distress and anxiety.
How do I let my family know
I am struggling to communicate my emotions and thoughts to those closest to me.
O I′m disappearing
I am feeling lost and absent, as if I am fading into the background and becoming invisible.
Into the wind
My sense of uncertainty and confusion is overwhelming and insubstantial, like a gust of wind that carries me away.
I knew everything once
In the past, I felt secure and confident in my knowledge and understanding of the world.
And now I know it all again
After a time of questioning and uncertainty, I have come to a new understanding and regained my sense of certainty.
Bliss comes with conclusion
Finding resolution and clarity brings a sense of peace and happiness.
Comes with an end
This sense of conclusion and certainty is often accompanied by a bittersweet sense of finality or loss.
Hear our voices
We have something important to say, something that needs to be shared and heard.
Pass it on
Spread this message or knowledge to others; let it continue to grow and be shared.
Knowledge is born
This message or knowledge is new and fresh, bringing with it the potential for growth and change.
With a singing dawn
This message or knowledge is like the beginning of a new day, full of hope and opportunity.
Goodbye and welcome troubled song
As one thing ends and something new begins, there is often a sense of mixed emotions and an acknowledgement of the challenges to come.
My body fades ... your life goes on
While I may fade into obscurity or uncertainty, those around me continue on with their lives, moving forward regardless of my own struggles.
And I want only you
Despite my own struggles or uncertainty, you remain my one constant, the one thing I am certain of and can trust.
And I trust only you
You are the only one I can rely on and trust completely in this time of confusion and uncertainty.
And I want only to
My only desire at this moment is to share my message or knowledge with you, to be heard and understood.
Sing you
My message or knowledge is best expressed through song, a form of artistic expression that can communicate feelings and emotions that cannot always be put into words.
Writer(s): Will Oldham
Contributed by Arianna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.