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Thaw
Laurel Halo Lyrics
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Love is falling out of my eye
This road goes down to the water
This blackest night I saw you cry
Don′t get addicted to anything
Just keep on walking
One foot in front of the other
Did you go down into town?
Was it busy, was it crowded?
They will come and fuck alone
This blackest night I saw you cry
Don′t get addicted to anything
Just keep on walking
One foot in front of the other
Forward motion's the only answer
The song Thaw by Laurel Halo has an enigmatic quality that is typical of the artist's style. The song begins with the refrain "Is it raining, is it pouring?/Love is falling out of my eye" which sets a melancholic tone. The first two lines indicate an overwhelming feeling of sadness that is narrated by the singer. The image of tears being depicted as love falling out of one's eye can be interpreted as the pain of lost love. The refrain is repeated throughout the song which signifies the continuity of this feeling.
The next lines "This road goes down to the water/This blackest night I saw you cry" provide a sensory imagery of a road that leads to the water which is metaphorically seen as a symbol of escapism, which can be an extension of the pain experienced by the singer. The 'blackest night' again indicates the depth of sadness that is felt. The following verses depict the singer's advice to not get addicted to anything and to keep moving forward.
The final lines "Did you go down into town?/Was it busy, was it crowded?/They will come and fuck alone/This blackest night I saw you cry" create a sense of ambiguity as the meaning of 'they' and 'fuck alone' is not clear but can be interpreted as people who are alone in their own emotional turmoil. The advice to keep walking forward indicates the resilience needed to overcome such sadness. Overall, the song takes on a reflective and introspective tone that expresses the difficulty of dealing with lost love and the need to keep moving forward despite the pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it raining, is it pouring?
Are you feeling sad or depressed?
Love is falling out of my eye
I'm crying because of love.
This road goes down to the water
The road leads to the ocean or a body of water.
This blackest night I saw you cry
I saw you cry during the darkest night.
Don't get addicted to anything
Do not get too attached to anything, whether it's a person, substance, or action.
Just keep on walking
Continue to move forward.
One foot in front of the other
Take it one step at a time.
Forward motion's the only answer
The only solution is to keep moving forward.
Did you go down into town?
Did you visit the city or town?
Was it busy, was it crowded?
Were there many people in the town or city?
They will come and fuck alone
People will come and go, but ultimately you will be alone.
This blackest night I saw you cry
I saw you cry during the darkest night.
Don't get addicted to anything
Do not get too attached to anything, whether it's a person, substance, or action.
Just keep on walking
Continue to move forward.
One foot in front of the other
Take it one step at a time.
Forward motion's the only answer
The only solution is to keep moving forward.
Writer(s): Laurel Halo
Contributed by Carson L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.