On Line
C.J.Bolland Lyrics

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How many winters will I have to pass
To rid my bones of this creaking man
Till she's standing there wearing my clothes
Having just let the light in
How many locks will I have to break
'Till I know that this is the way
That leads me to a place
where I can finally rest

You carry me in your scent
The rain is drowning the flower beds
Soaking, I lean towards a fire,
You lean closer leading me in
You act like it was nothing
Open window, people dancing
Spent gasoline melting snow
Dishes in the sink, and red night glows
Rattling lines, I'll stand by you here
You carry me in your scent
The rain is drowning the flower beds
Soaking, I lean towards a fire,
You lean closer leading me in
You act like it was nothing
Open window, people dancing
Soaking, I lean towards a fire,
You lean closer leading me in
You act like it was nothing

Open window, people dancing
Open window to us dancing

Overall Meaning

The song "On Line" by C.J. Bolland is a hauntingly beautiful piece that expresses the desire to find ultimate inner peace and clarity. The lyrics are riddled with intriguing imagery that speaks of a journey that one must take to attain this sense of calm. The opening lyrics set the tone by asking how many winters the singer must pass before they can rid themselves of the "creaking man" inside. It's a metaphor for the emotional pain and weariness that a person carries with them over time, making it difficult to move forward. The singer yearns for a moment when they can finally rest, but they must first break down countless locks to get there.

As the song progresses, the singer is supported by the presence of another person, likely a romantic partner. The lines "You carry me in your scent" and "You lean closer leading me in" signify the comfort and security that comes from their connection. The rain is drowning the flowers, and the dishes are piling up, but it's all background noise compared to the support and safety offered by the other person. The open window and people dancing serve as a symbol of the outside world that continues to exist, but the singer is too focused on the present moment to pay it much mind. In the end, the singer finds solace in knowing that they have someone to lean on during their journey towards an inner sense of peace.

Line by Line Meaning

How many winters will I have to pass
How many years will I have to endure until I am free of old age and its limitations?

To rid my bones of this creaking man
To remove the aches and pains caused by the weariness of age in my body?

Till she's standing there wearing my clothes
Until she is by my side, wearing my clothes, as a sign of our closeness and intimacy?

Having just let the light in
After she has brought some new understanding or joy into my life?

How many locks will I have to break
How many barriers will I have to overcome before I find the path that leads to my rest and peace?

'Till I know that this is the way
Until I am certain that the path I am moving in is the right one for me?

That leads me to a place
The path that takes me to a place of contentment?

where I can finally rest
A place where I can finally find peace, and rest after all my struggles?

You carry me in your scent
You stay close to me, and I feel your presence through the aroma that surrounds you?

The rain is drowning the flower beds
The harsh weather is destroying the beauty of the flowers and disturbing the peaceful setting?

Soaking, I lean towards a fire,
Standing in the rain, cold and damp, makes me yearn for warmth and comfort?

You lean closer leading me in
You come closer to comfort me, and lead me out of the rain and harsh conditions?

You act like it was nothing
You make every effort to minimize your efforts, as you help me deal with the difficulties before me.

Open window, people dancing
A scene of other people having a good time next door?

Spent gasoline melting snow
The remnants of a fire, melting the snow and signaling the passing of time, despite circumstances?

Dishes in the sink, and red night glows
The reality of daily life, chores, and the visual stunning light of the evening sky?

Rattling lines, I'll stand by you here
Despite the challenges of daily life, and the difficulties of heavy weather, I will continue to stand by your side?

Open window to us dancing
An open invitation to come closer, dance with me, and share my life experiences?

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jaime Sanz Mali, Timothy McNary

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