Words
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Like a song
And did you ever notice
The way light means more than it did all day long?
Words mean more at night
Light means more
Like your hair and your face and your smile
So i'll send you my words
From the corners of my room
And though I write them by the light of day
Please read them by the light of the moon
And I wish I could leave my bones and my skin
And float over the tired tired sea
So that I could see you again
Maybe you would leave too
And we'd blindly pass each other
Floating over the ocean blue
Just to find the warm bed of our lover
And i'll send you my words
From the corners of my room
And though I write them by the light of day
Please read them by the light of the moon
The song "Words" by Gregory Alan Isakov explores the idea that words, light, and emotions carry different meanings at night. The tranquil melody and gentle strumming of the guitar create a somber and contemplative atmosphere. The first stanza expresses how words and light hold more weight at night than during the daytime. The intimacy of a song and the magical quality of light at night lead to heightened emotions and significance. The second stanza continues with the same theme while describing the beauty of a loved one. The words and light represent different aspects of this person, from their smile to the dress that they wear.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges that despite the importance of words, they are limited. However, he hopes that the words he sends to his loved one from the corners of his room will be read by the light of the moon, highlighting their emotional significance. Finally, the song shifts to a desire to be reunited with the loved one, even if it means leaving behind one's physical body. The melancholic longing and the idea of floating over the ocean to find the warmth of the lover's bed illustrates the depth of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Words mean more at night
The importance of words increases during night time
Like a song
Similar to how a song conveys deeper emotions, words at night have a greater impact
And did you ever notice
Have you ever paid attention to
The way light means more than it did all day long?
How light has more significance during the night as compared to the day
Like your hair and your face and your smile
The way your hair, face and smile look more beautiful at night
And our bed and the dress that you wore
The comfort and memories associated with our bed and the dress you wore
So I'll send you my words
I will express my emotions through my words
From the corners of my room
From the depths of my thoughts and feelings
And though I write them by the light of day
Despite writing them during the daytime
Please read them by the light of the moon
Read them when the moon shines brightly, so that they can convey the intended emotions
And I wish I could leave my bones and my skin
I wish I could escape my physical limitations and reach you
And float over the tired tired sea
Overcome the obstacles that lie between us
So that I could see you again
To be with you once again
Maybe you would leave too
Perhaps you would also want to escape and meet me
And we'd blindly pass each other
We would cross each other's paths unknowingly
Floating over the ocean blue
Drifting over the blue ocean
Just to find the warm bed of our lover
Finally reaching the comforting embrace of our beloved
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV, ILAN GARY ISAKOV
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