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Vivian
Edison Woods Lyrics
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Did those mermaids sing for you?
Time for pills and time for tea.
Fix your face please.
Let yourself go do you dare to be an inspiration?
One more chance to save yourself what will it be, Vivian?
Time for pills and time for tea.
One more chance to save yourself what will it be?
Inspiration?
Inspiration?
Inspiration? Or that vacation?
Do they still sing?
You were springtime.
Do they still sing after this?
Do they sing? Do they sing?
The lyrics of Edison Woods's song "Vivian" are quite enigmatic and open to interpretation. On one hand, they seem to be addressing a person named Vivian, who may be struggling with mental health issues and relying on medication to manage it. The lines "time for pills and time for tea/fix your face please" suggest a certain degree of self-consciousness and even self-loathing that Vivian may be experiencing. However, the song also encourages her to "let yourself go" and "be an inspiration", perhaps implying that Vivian has creative talents or potential that she's been holding back.
Line by Line Meaning
You were springtime, you were even June.
You represented new beginnings and vitality; you were a symbol of hope and renewal.
Did those mermaids sing for you?
Did you hear the enchanting songs of mythical creatures, signifying the beauty and magic you brought into the world?
Time for pills and time for tea.
You were medicated, and needed to take care of yourself by consuming both pharmaceutical and natural remedies.
Fix your face please.
Take a moment to compose yourself, applying makeup or facial expressions that reflect positivity and control.
Let yourself go do you dare to be an inspiration?
Are you willing to relinquish your worries and fears in order to become a beacon of motivation for others?
One more chance to save yourself what will it be, Vivian?
You have the opportunity to turn your life around, but what action will you take to achieve this?
Inspiration?
Is becoming an inspiration to others the path you will choose?
Inspiration?
Is being a role model and source of guidance the direction in which you will move?
Inspiration? Or that vacation?
Will you prioritize self-care and relaxation, or devote your energy to motivating others?
Do they still sing?
Are there still positive forces in the world, even in the midst of turmoil and struggle?
Do they still sing after this?
Will the mermaids' songs of hope persist through the events that unfold?
Do they sing? Do they sing?
Is there still beauty and joy in the world, and can we seek it out despite our troubles?
Contributed by Ellie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.