Violet Clementine
Lady Lamb Lyrics
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you hope to god the yellowed yard
is soft enough to break your fall
should you fall, should you fall
blood is let
and tears are kept
in hollow chests
while sweat's ignored
our tears are sweat
just kept secret
and strewn from pores
keep your silence golden
and words important
you're only a handsome animal
keep your silence golden
and words important
you're only a handsome animal
The opening lines of "Violet Clementine" refer to a person building a nest of yellow yarn. This is a metaphor for creating a place of comfort and safety to shield themselves from harm. The imagery of the yarn being soft enough to break their fall is representative of the fragility of human existence and how we often try to protect ourselves from dangers we can't always anticipate. The line "should you fall, should you fall" suggests the inevitability of failure, hinting at the idea that we can't always protect ourselves from the harsh realities of life.
The following lines offer an interpretation of what it means to be human. Blood is let and tears are kept in hollow chests, which might suggest that our pain and suffering is often internalized and kept hidden from others. The line "while sweat's ignored however spent" shows how we often overlook the physical toll that stressful situations can have on us. The refrain of "keep your silence golden, and words important, you're only a handsome animal" reflects the pressure we face to present ourselves as put-together and presentable despite the fact that we are all just creatures trying to get by.
Overall, "Violet Clementine" touches on themes of vulnerability, human fragility and the pressure to maintain composure despite the difficulties of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You build a nest of yellow yarn
You create a comfortable place for yourself with the limited resources you have.
you hope to god the yellowed yard
You pray that your efforts will be fruitful despite the unfavorable circumstances.
is soft enough to break your fall
You want your safe space to cushion you when you fall.
should you fall, should you fall
You acknowledge the possibility of failure.
blood is let
You shed blood in your struggles.
and tears are kept
You cry in private and keep your emotions hidden.
in hollow chests
Your heart feels empty and devoid of emotions.
while sweat's ignored
You do not pay attention to the physical pain and discomfort you endure.
however spent
You use up all your energy and resources in the process.
our tears are sweat
The effort you put in is equivalent to the tears you shed.
just kept secret
You keep your struggles hidden from others.
and strewn from pores
The hardship you go through is evident in the way you look and feel.
keep your silence golden
It's better to stay quiet and not share your struggles with the world.
and words important
Choose your words wisely when you do decide to speak up.
you're only a handsome animal
You're just a human, trying to make the best of what you've got.
keep your silence golden
It's better to stay quiet and not share your struggles with the world.
and words important
Choose your words wisely when you do decide to speak up.
you're only a handsome animal
You're just a human, trying to make the best of what you've got.
Contributed by Andrew L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Puerto Riconnect
2:51 When Aly comes in on the "Keep your silence golden and words important
You're only a handsome animal" part she really does the melody justice. She has a way of delivering words.
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[Chorus]You build a nest of yellow yarnYou hope to god the yellowed yarnIs soft enough to break your fallShould you fall, should you fallYou build a nest of yellow yarnYou hope to god the yellowed yarnIs soft enough to break your fallShould you fall, should you fallYou build a nest of yellow yarnYou hope to god the yellowed yarnIs soft enough to break your fallShould you fall, should you fallYou build a nest of yellow yarnYou hope to god the yellowed yarnIs soft enough to break your fallShould you fall, should you fallYou build a nest of yellow yarnYou hope to god the yellowed yarnIs soft enough to break your fallShould you fall, should you fall[Bridge]Blood is let and tears are keptIn hollow chests while sweat's ignoredHowever spent our tears or sweatJust kept secret and strewn from poresBlood is let and tears are keptIn hollow chests while sweat's ignoredHowever spent our tears or sweatJust kept secret and strewn from pores[Refrain]Keep your silence golden and words importantYou're only a handsome animalKeep your silence golden and words importantYou're only a handsome animalKeep your silence golden and words importantYou're only a handsome animal[Bridge]Blood is let and tears are keptIn hollow chests while sweat's ignoredHowever spent our tears or sweatJust kept secret and strewn from poresBlood is let and tears are keptIn hollow chests while sweat's ignoredHowever spent our tears or sweatJust kept secret and strewn from pores[Refrain]Keep your silence golden and words importantYou're only a handsome animalKeep your silence golden and words importantYou're only a handsome animal
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