Welcome Home
Carys Lyrics

Nineteen seconds
In just nineteen seconds, she was able to read and comprehend the words written by someone else.

That's all the time it took to read her words
It only took that short amount of time for her to understand and process the meaning behind the written words.

Seven minutes
It took her a bit longer, around seven minutes, to set up and ignite the fire.

It took longer to arrange and light the fire
The process of preparing and starting the fire required more time and effort compared to reading the words.

The evening hour was drawing near
As time passed, the twilight hour was approaching, signifying the end of the day.

The mist was rolling in
The misty fog was gradually moving closer, enveloping the surroundings.

Coming closer
The mist was steadily advancing, becoming nearer in proximity.

Creeping down the hill
The mist was descending silently from the hill, moving stealthily towards the area.

Eleven hours
A significant amount of time had passed, precisely eleven hours since he had left.

And fifteen minutes was how long he'd been away
He had been absent for exactly eleven hours and fifteen minutes, which was quite a substantial duration.

Another minutes
Within a short span of time,

She heard his footsteps on the path
She became aware of his presence when she heard the sound of his footsteps resonating on the walkway.

The frame slipped through her fingers
Accidentally, she lost her grip on the frame that held a picture, causing it to fall to the ground.

Crashing to the floor
The frame made a loud noise upon collision with the floor, indicating its impact and the suddenness of the event.

Shattered memories
The broken frame symbolized the fragmentation of cherished memories depicted in the picture.

Reflected in the shards
The broken pieces of the frame reflected and revealed the disjointed memories they once held.

As he walked up the door did he notice something wrong
While approaching the entrance, did he perceive any signs or indications of something amiss?

Before she stepped into the light
Prior to her emerging into the illuminated area

And whispered Welcome Home
She softly expressed the words 'Welcome Home' as a greeting upon seeing him.

Just a moment
In a brief amount of time

Was how long it took to shut the dog outside
She quickly closed the door, ensuring the dog remained outside.

Sixteen seconds
Within a mere sixteen seconds

Before he loosed a howl as if he knew
The dog emitted a sudden and mournful howl, as if it possessed prior knowledge of the forthcoming events.

A tree creaked in the twilight
During the dimly lit twilight hour, the sound of a tree creaking could be heard.

Mournful in the cold
The creaking of the tree evoked a sense of sorrow and melancholy, amplified by the chilliness of the environment.

November mist
The mist that hung in the air carried the characteristic atmosphere of a November evening.

Gath'ring in the night
The mist was gradually accumulating and intensifying as the night progressed.

Two long hours
An extended period of time, exactly two hours

Of unbelieved excuses, screams and tears
During those two hours, there were numerous excuses, outbursts of anger, and the shedding of tears, none of which were believed or validated.

Six more minutes
Following those two hours, another short duration of time, only six minutes

Then he threw the letter on the fire
In an act of frustration or disregard, he forcefully tossed the letter onto the fire, symbolizing the end of their communication or connection.

This end would have no witness
The conclusion of their relationship or interaction would not be observed by any external observer.

Ashes in the hearth
The remnants of the burnt letter lay within the fireplace, reduced to ashes.

A cold reflection
The remains conveyed a detached and emotionless representation

Of ashes smouldering in burnt out hearts
The ashes symbolized the fading remnants of their once passionate hearts, consumed by the effects of their deteriorating connection.

As he walked up to the door did he notice something wrong
While approaching the entrance, did he perceive any signs or indications of something amiss?

Before she stepped into the light
Prior to her emerging into the illuminated area

And whispered Welcome Home
She softly expressed the words 'Welcome Home' as a greeting upon seeing him.