Elegy
Leaves’ Eyes Lyrics


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Teardrop on a fragile eyelash
She's looking like a dream
Hoping for some understanding
And answer or at least
Cunning word a single sentence
To restore her heart
Aching since the day I left her
Crossing lonely seas

Silent tears of a woman
Make a warrior cry
Heaven, I beg you
Please release hopes from fears

This is my elegy
Do you know what I feel?
This is my elegy
Do you believe it's real?
Will I hold you in my arms again?

Dewdrops on a single rosebud
This purity of rain
Reminds me of the moment I left her
Kisses filled with pain
And if I should leave her waiting
For another year
Will she ever know the answer?
Will she follow me?

Silent tears of a woman
Make her warrior cry
Heaven, I beg you
Please release hopes from fears

This is my elegy
Do you know what I feel?
This is my elegy
Do you believe it's real?
Will I hold you in my arms
Hold you in my arms again?

Cunning word, a single sentence
To restore her heart




Aching since the day I left her
Crossing lonely seas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Elegy" by Leaves' Eyes comprise a love song with a melancholic tone and a sense of longing. The opening lines describe a woman who is fragile and dreaming, looking for understanding and hoping for a single sentence that will restore her broken heart. The singer left her and crossed lonely seas, leaving her waiting and wondering if she will ever know the answer, and whether she will ever follow him.


The lyrics, therefore, deal with the complexities of love and loss, and the emotions that are associated with separation, distance, and the uncertainty of the future. The references to tears, roses, and rain all create a sense of sadness and regret, while the repeated chorus of "This is my elegy, do you know what I feel?" highlights the deep emotions that are being expressed. The final lines, which repeat the first verse, suggest that there is no easy closure, and that the singer is still searching for a way to restore his relationship and rekindle his love.


Line by Line Meaning

Teardrop on a fragile eyelash
As evidenced by the tear on her eyelash, she is feeling vulnerable and emotional.


She's looking like a dream
She appears almost ethereal, like she might not be of this world.


Hoping for some understanding
She is longing for someone to truly comprehend and empathize with her.


And answer or at least
At the very least, she desires some sort of response or closure.


Cunning word a single sentence
Perhaps a well-crafted or thought-out remark could give her the comfort she seeks.


To restore her heart
Her heart has been broken and is in need of healing.


Aching since the day I left her
The pain she feels has been ever-present since the moment he departed.


Crossing lonely seas
He left on a journey, most likely by boat, which has left her feeling isolated and alone.


Silent tears of a woman
Despite not making any noise, her tears are brimming with emotion.


Make a warrior cry
Even someone as strong as a warrior is moved to tears by the sadness of a woman.


Heaven, I beg you
The singer is calling out for divine intervention or guidance.


Please release hopes from fears
The artist is hoping for a release from her anxieties and for optimism to take its place.


This is my elegy
The singer is saying goodbye, perhaps permanently, and this is her final message.


Do you know what I feel?
She is wondering if anyone can truly understand the depth of her feelings.


Do you believe it's real?
The singer is questioning whether her feelings are true or not.


Will I hold you in my arms again?
The artist is longing for physical contact with her loved one.


Dewdrops on a single rosebud
The small droplets of water on a rosebud represent the beauty and fragility of life.


This purity of rain
The rain is symbolic of being cleansed and renewing oneself.


Reminds me of the moment I left her
The rain is serving as a reminder of the pain caused by the departure.


Kisses filled with pain
Even sweet kisses are causing heartbreak.


And if I should leave her waiting
The artist is acknowledging that they may leave her waiting indefinitely.


For another year
The time frame may be long and uncertain.


Will she ever know the answer?
The answer to what will happen to their relationship is unknown and may never be answered.


Will she follow me?
The artist is questioning their partner's loyalty and whether or not they will come after them.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN T. WILLIAMS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@rucaluka

Teardrop on a fragile eyelash
She's looking like a dream
Hoping for some understanding
And answer or at least
Cunning word a single sentence
To restore her heart
Aching since the day I left her
Crossing lonely seas

Silent tears of a woman
Make her warrior cry
Heaven, I beg you
Please release hopes from fears

This is my elegy
Do you know what I feel?
This is my elegy
Do you believe it's real?
Will I hold you in my arms again?

Teardrops on a single rosebud
This purity of rain
Reminds me of the moment i left her
Kisses filled with pain
And if i should leave her waiting
For another year
Will she ever know the answer?
Will she follow me?

Silent tears of a woman
Make her warrior cry
Heaven, I beg you
Please release hopes from fears

This is my elegy
Do you know what I feel?
This is my elegy
Do you believe it's real?
Will I hold you in my arms...
Hold you in my arms again?

Cunning word, a single sentence
To restore her heart
Aching since the day I left her
Crossing lonely seas

This is my elegy
Do you know what I feel?
This is my elegy
Do you believe it's real?
This is my elegy
Do you know what I feel?
Elegy
Do you believe it's real?
Will I hold you in my arms again?



All comments from YouTube:

@nocturniquette2

She has such an amazingly beautiful voice that contrasts wonderfully with the metal in the song! LOVE this song!!

@heavenorhell169

have loved this band for so long... the creativity and delivery are outstanding. listen with headphones ;)

@josephcampbell7076

Her voice, is one of the most amazing singing voices of a woman I've ever heard. This song in general is one of the most awesome songs I've ever heard as well!!! Both woman and voice, so fucking beautiful!!! And yeah first time I heard this was on an MP3 player listed under Lacuna Coil - Fragile lol

@TatineeDey

Omg! Even I had it was Fragile - Lacuna Coil for so many years. Weird coincidence! It always bothered me that I couldn't find it until I finally shazamed it many many years later.

@rucaluka

Teardrop on a fragile eyelash
She's looking like a dream
Hoping for some understanding
And answer or at least
Cunning word a single sentence
To restore her heart
Aching since the day I left her
Crossing lonely seas

Silent tears of a woman
Make her warrior cry
Heaven, I beg you
Please release hopes from fears

This is my elegy
Do you know what I feel?
This is my elegy
Do you believe it's real?
Will I hold you in my arms again?

Teardrops on a single rosebud
This purity of rain
Reminds me of the moment i left her
Kisses filled with pain
And if i should leave her waiting
For another year
Will she ever know the answer?
Will she follow me?

Silent tears of a woman
Make her warrior cry
Heaven, I beg you
Please release hopes from fears

This is my elegy
Do you know what I feel?
This is my elegy
Do you believe it's real?
Will I hold you in my arms...
Hold you in my arms again?

Cunning word, a single sentence
To restore her heart
Aching since the day I left her
Crossing lonely seas

This is my elegy
Do you know what I feel?
This is my elegy
Do you believe it's real?
This is my elegy
Do you know what I feel?
Elegy
Do you believe it's real?
Will I hold you in my arms again?

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