Snow
Hunter G K Thompson Lyrics
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Flowers flow like ghosts unharmed, in the middle of the stream
The stale taste of smoke still permeates the air
But embers have yet to touch this earth, in which our homes both share
As the owl feather falls, despite the wind
The comfort of its flight helps me to understand
The reasons for the time in which were in
Snow
The ashes fall like snow
The ashes fall like snow
The ashes fall like snow
Painted on your daughters face with the mud the rain had made
Then we all began to play make believe and left the bills unpaid
As the owl feather falls, despite the wind
The comfort of its flight helps me to understand
The reasons for the time in which were in
It blows away the doubt, and the ashes fall like
Snow
The ashes fall like snow
The ashes fall like snow
The ashes fall like snow
The song Snow by Hunter G.K. Thompson is a poetic depiction of a post-fire landscape. The glowing ash illuminating the naked branches of the trees and the stale taste of smoke that still permeates the air paints a clear picture of a scorched earth. Yet, amidst this seemingly desolate scene, flowers continue to flow like ghosts, unharmed in the middle of the stream. These images of destruction and survival are juxtaposed against each other, highlighting the resilience of nature.
The song is a reflection of the human condition in times of adversity. The falling of the owl feather, despite the wind, is a metaphor for the small moments of comfort and hope that we hold onto in the face of uncertainty. These moments "blow away the doubt," allowing the ashes to fall like snow. The repeated line "the ashes fall like snow" also serves to connect the destruction caused by fire with the season of winter, which can be a time of rebirth and renewal.
The second half of the song shifts in tone, depicting a scene of carefree playfulness amidst the chaos. The painted faces of children with mud and the suspension of responsibility in favor of make-believe highlight the importance of finding joy and whimsy even in the darkest of times. The message of Snow is one of resilience, hope, and finding beauty in the aftermath of destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Glowing ash illuminated the naked branches of the trees
The remnants of fire brighten up the barren trees.
Flowers flow like ghosts unharmed, in the middle of the stream
The gentle flowers float calmly in the water, untouched and serene.
The stale taste of smoke still permeates the air
The lingering scent of smoke still lingers in the atmosphere.
But embers have yet to touch this earth, in which our homes both share
Although the smoke remains, the fire has not yet reached the ground where our homes stand.
As the owl feather falls, despite the wind
Even amidst turbulent winds, the feather of an owl gracefully descends.
The comfort of its flight helps me to understand
Watching the soothing flight of the owl offers me solace and clarity.
The reasons for the time in which were in
The owl helps me comprehend the purpose behind our current situation.
It blows away the doubt, and the ashes fall like Snow
The owl dispels any doubts, and the ashes fall gently like light snow.
The ashes fall like snow
The ashes slowly descend like delicate snowflakes.
The ashes fall like snow
The ashes drift down softly, like snowfall in winter.
Painted on your daughters face with the mud the rain had made
The mud and rain combine to create a vivid painting on your daughter's face.
Then we all began to play make believe and left the bills unpaid
We escape reality by pretending and neglect our responsibilities, like paying bills.
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.