Vincent
Laura Fygi Lyrics

Starry, starry night
The beautiful and peaceful night sky is depicted and introduced as the main subject.

Paint your palette blue and gray
The palette specifies the paint colors that represent sadness, loneliness, and disappointment in life.

Look out on a summer's day
The singer recalls a summer day, a moment from the past that contrasts the current state of sadness.

With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
The artist is hinting that the same sadness they see in Vincent is also present within them.

Shadows on the hills
The darkened areas of the hills are pictured.

Sketch the trees and the daffodils
The trees and daffodils are depicted through sketches, implying that they're not real or vibrant.

Catch the breeze and the winter chills
The breeze and chills of winter are not pleasant, which connects to loneliness and sadness.

In colors on the snowy linen land
The colors used to represent sadness, loneliness, and disappointment are present on the snowy terrain.

Now I understand
The artist has finally comprehended what Vincent was trying to convey.

What you tried to say to me
Vincent expressed his emotions through his art.

And how you suffered for your sanity
Vincent's mental illness, coupled with societal pressures, caused him immense pain and emotional turmoil.

And how you tried to set them free
Vincent's art was his way of freeing himself and those around him from societal constraints and expectations.

They would not listen, they did not know how
Though Vincent tried to convey his message through his art, the people around him couldn't understand his vision or emotions.

Perhaps they'll listen now
The singer hopes that with time, people will come to appreciate Vincent's artistry and message.

Flaming flowers that brightly blaze
The bright and colorful flowers represent the beauty of nature, which contrasts Vincent's internal darkness.

Swirling clouds in violet haze
The clouds represented in shades of purple mysteriousness, the unknown, and the artist's desire for something more.

Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue
Vincent's china blue eyes reflect the beauty of the sky, which he translated into his paintings.

Colors changing hue
Vincent used various colors and hues to convey different emotions and messages.

Morning fields of amber grain
The earthy tones of the fields, including amber and brown, indicate that there is beauty in life despite the sadness and loneliness.

Weathered faces lined in pain
The people depicted in Vincent's art show the pains and struggles of life that affect all, like himself.

Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand
Vincent put his love and care into his art, which served as a source of comfort and love for him and those who viewed it.

For they could not love you
Vincent's attempts to share his love and vision with the people around him were not reciprocated.

But still your love was true
Despite Vincent's struggles, he continued to love and express his emotions through his paintings.

And when no hope was left in sight
Vincent had reached the point where he saw no hope of recovery or solace in life.

On that starry, starry night
Vincent's suicide happened in the backdrop of a beautiful, peaceful night sky.

You took your life, as lovers often do
Vincent's suicide is seen as a tragic end for a passionate and artistic person.

But I could've told you, Vincent
The singer implies that they could've told Vincent that his vision was valid and meaningful, despite the indifference shown by others.

This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you
The world was not ready or accepting of Vincent's unique vision and artistic talent.

Portraits hung in empty halls
The empty spaces in the halls represent the void created by the loss of an artist.

Frame-less heads on nameless walls
The unnamed heads on walls are an allegory for the lifeless and meaningless existence of the people that didn't comprehend Vincent's message.

With eyes that watch the world and can't forget
The eyes depicted in Vincent's art, much like his own, watch the world with pain and sadness and can't forget the struggles of life.

Like the strangers that you've met
The people in Vincent's art are strangers the viewers will never meet yet suffer like Vincent did.

The ragged men in ragged clothes
The people with rough and worn clothing are among those who struggle and fall behind in society.

The silver thorn of bloody rose
The silver rose with its thorns alludes to things that might appear beautiful but come with pain and heartache.

Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow
The crushed and broken silver rose lies on the fresh white snow, representing the blemish of something fragile and beautiful.

Now I think I know
The artist has fully grasped Vincent's intentions and meaning behind his art.

They would not listen, they're not listening still
The message and vision presented by Vincent continue to elude many people till date.

Perhaps they never will
The singer implies that despite the possibility that people might still not understand Vincent's art, the world would still be lacking without it.