Shelter
Capercaillie Lyrics
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On the edge of mount Verona
It`s a corrugated palace
With a tree lined avenue
If you`re frightened of the future
And you`re watching o`er your shoulder
If you`re getting kind of anxious and nervous
This a`int no ark of Noah
No mockery of history
A taxi ride to nowhere
Just a drifting boat at sea
Repeat
My sister is working
For every day pleasure
The car in the driveway gleaming
The kids watching MTV
She was born to the Parish
Says there`s no way of leaving
Says her rainbow is slowly fading ... fading
This ain't no ark of Noah
No mockery of history
A taxi ride to nowhere
Just a drifting boat at sea
This ain't no ark of Noah
No mockery of history
A taxi ride to nowhere
Just a drifting boat at
The lyrics to Capercaillie’s “Shelter” describe a safe haven for those who are anxious and fearful of the unknown. The shelter is described as a “corrugated palace” with a tree-lined avenue located on the edge of Mount Verona. It’s a place where one can escape and find solace until their worries have passed. The song explains that this shelter is not like Noah’s ark, but rather a place where individuals can go to get away from their fears and anxieties.
The lyrics also touch upon the struggles of everyday life. The singer describes a sister who works for daily pleasures, but is stuck in their town with no way of leaving. The lyrics state that her rainbow is slowly fading, implying that her hope and happiness are dwindling away. These lyrics relate to the idea of finding shelter in difficult times and the need to escape from the struggles of daily life.
Overall, “Shelter” is a song about finding a safe place to escape from the fears and struggles of everyday life. It’s about the need to find comfort during difficult times and the hope that things will eventually get better.
Line by Line Meaning
We`re building a shelter
We are putting together a safe haven for ourselves.
On the edge of mount Verona
Located in a precarious location to escape from the dangers that caused us to construct it.
It`s a corrugated palace
Our shelter is made from a rugged material, but still holds the same importance as a royal castle would.
With a tree lined avenue
The pathway to our shelter is decorated with trees to add a serene outlook to the traumatic situation.
If you`re frightened of the future
If you are scared about what lies ahead.
And you`re watching o`er your shoulder
If you are constantly checking behind you for potential danger.
If you`re getting kind of anxious and nervous
If you are starting to panic and feel uneasy.
Come and stay here till it`s through
Stay with us in our shelter until the danger passes.
This a`int no ark of Noah
Our shelter is not a biblical reference to any type of religious symbolism.
No mockery of history
It is not a comedic reenactment of past historical events.
A taxi ride to nowhere
It is not a pointless journey to an unknown destination.
Just a drifting boat at sea
It is simply a vessel that allows us to float amidst the dangers without being swept away.
My sister is working
My sibling is employed.
For every day pleasure
For her daily enjoyment.
The car in the driveway gleaming
Her vehicle parked in the driveway has a shiny clean exterior.
The kids watching MTV
Her children are watching music television.
She was born to the Parish
She grew up in a small, close-knit community.
Says there`s no way of leaving
She believes there is no escape from her current situation.
Says her rainbow is slowly fading ... fading
She feels like the hope and joy in her life is disappearing, crumbling slowly away.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SHAW
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