prologue
Delaney Stein Lyrics


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Flower, gleam and glow
Let your power shine
Make the clock reverse
Bring back what once was mine

What once was mine

Heal what has been hurt
Change the Fates' design
Save what has been lost
Bring back what once was mine





What once was mine

Overall Meaning

In the song "Prologue" by Delaney Stein, the lyrics are a plea for the return of something that was once cherished by the singer. The lyrics start off with "Flower, gleam and glow, let your power shine" which can be interpreted as the singer asking for a miraculous intervention that will bring back what once was theirs. They continue, "Make the clock reverse, bring back what once was mine," indicating that the loss they experienced happened some time ago and they want it returned.


The next part of the lyrics ask for a more significant change- "Heal what has been hurt, change the Fates' design." This highlights that whatever was lost has altered their life deeply, but the singer now wishes to reverse the damage that has been done. They hope to "save what has been lost" and "bring back what once was mine" one more time. The repetition of the last line reiterates the desire for restoration.


The song's message is concisely conveyed through the lyrics, and the feelings of longing and hope are evidenced in the words. It's a powerful tale of loss, and the singer's plea for healing and change. The interpretation relies heavily on context, but the words, themselves, are beautifully written.


Line by Line Meaning

Flower, gleam and glow
Oh magical flower, sparkle and emanate light


Let your power shine
Show your enchanting abilities to the world


Make the clock reverse
Turn time back to a previous state


Bring back what once was mine
Restore what once belonged to me


What once was mine
Refers to something that was previously owned or had


Heal what has been hurt
Repair whatever has been damaged or broken


Change the Fates' design
Alter the course of destiny or pre-determined events


Save what has been lost
Rescue whatever has been misplaced or gone astray


Bring back what once was mine
Return what was previously owned or possessed


What once was mine
Refers to something that was previously owned or had




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Written by: Alan Menken, Glenn Evan Slater

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