For Emma
Iver Bon Lyrics
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Saw death on a sunny snow
For every life
Forgo the parable
Seek the light
My knees are cold
Running home, running home
Running home, running home
Go find another lover
To bring a, to string along
With all your lies
You're still very lovable
I toured the light so many foreign roads
For Emma, forever ago
The song ‘For Emma’ by Bon Iver is a beautiful yet haunting depiction of a man who is coming to terms with the loss of his loved one. The opening lines “So abruptly, Saw death on a sunny snow” perfectly captures the suddenness and brutality of death. The reference to the “sunny snow” signifies that death can come unexpectedly, just like a pleasant surprise turned into a disaster. The next line, “For every life, Forgo the parable” suggests that the singer has accepted death as a part of life, and that he believes it to be futile to try to understand it through religious or philosophical teachings.
The chorus of the song then goes on to say, “Seek the light, My knees are cold, Running home, running home, Running home, running home” where the singer seems to be running away from his problems and seeking solace in the light. This is further emphasized with the line, “Go find another lover, To bring a, to string along, With all your lies, You're still very lovable” which portrays the singer’s willingness to start anew and move on, despite the pain that comes with losing someone.
The concluding lines, “I toured the light so many foreign roads, For Emma, forever ago” suggests that the singer has gone through a lot in order to find peace and closure, but still the memories of his loved one haunt him. Overall, ‘For Emma’ is a poignant and raw depiction of grief, loss, and the search for inner peace.
Line by Line Meaning
So abruptly
Without warning or any indication, something changed drastically
Saw death on a sunny snow
Experiencing a tragedy or loss during a time of beauty or happiness
For every life
Considering each and every individual existence
Forgo the parable
Abandoning traditional stories or teachings in favor of individual meaning and experience
Seek the light
Striving for goodness and positivity
My knees are cold
Feeling vulnerable or unprepared
Running home, running home
Returning to a place of comfort and familiarity
Go find another lover
Moving on to someone new
To bring a, to string along
To have someone hold on and follow blindly
With all your lies
Despite being dishonest
You're still very lovable
Being worthy of affection and care regardless of faults or mistakes
I toured the light so many foreign roads
Traveling down many different paths and experiencing various perspectives
For Emma, forever ago
Reflecting on a past love that feels distant and unattainable
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Deyarmond Edison Vernon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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