Maria
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In the dawning hour
Bells ringing, swallows darting
Maria stares into uncertainty
Like rain she falls
On a martyr’s shadow
Left to pool
Which way does she stray
North, south either way
There is nothing left to say
Only to forgive
Like change deserted
Down a grated manhole
Left to rust
Maria, infinite as dust
Like a spade she’ll carry
A graveyard’s soil
Left unfurled
Maria, bring me in your world
In a world where nothing dies
In a world where everything has life
The lyrics of Lionlimb's song "Maria" evoke a sense of mystery and contemplation. The opening lines set the scene with the image of Maria standing in the dawning hour, surrounded by the sounds of bells ringing and swallows darting. She gazes into uncertainty, representing a moment of introspection and questioning. The comparison of Maria to rain emphasizes her vulnerability and the idea of her tears falling like rain on a martyr's shadow adds a layer of melancholy.
The mention of Thule, an ancient and mythical land located far away, suggests that Maria feels distant and disconnected from her surroundings. She is lost and unsure of which direction to go, whether it is north or south. The line "There is nothing left to say, only to forgive" implies that Maria is grappling with forgiveness, possibly forgiving herself or someone else. The notion of change being deserted and a manhole being grated creates a sense of abandonment and decay in Maria's world.
Amidst this uncertainty, Maria is likened to a spade carrying a graveyard's soil. This metaphor suggests that she bears the weight and burden of the past, perhaps symbolizing her role as the caretaker of memories or emotions. Yet, her true desire is to find connection and belonging. The lines "Left unfurled, Maria, bring me in your world" express the longing for acceptance and inclusion. Maria is seen as the gateway to a world where everything has life, contrasting the previous themes of uncertainty and decay. This hints at a yearning for renewal and vitality, and a belief that Maria holds the key to accessing this vibrant world.
Overall, the lyrics in "Maria" by Lionlimb invite listeners to reflect on themes of uncertainty, forgiveness, longing, and the possibility of finding new life and connection amidst the challenges of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
In the dawning hour
At the beginning of the day
Bells ringing, swallows darting
The sounds of bells and the swift movement of swallows
Maria stares into uncertainty
Maria looks with uncertainty
Like rain she falls
She falls like rain
On a martyr’s shadow
Onto the shadow of a martyr
Left to pool
Left to gather in a pool
Maria, far away as Thule
Maria is as far away as Thule
Which way does she stray
In which direction does she wander
North, south either way
Either north or south
There is nothing left to say
There is nothing more to say
Only to forgive
Only to pardon
Like change deserted
Like abandoned currency
Down a grated manhole
Down a covered manhole
Left to rust
Left to corrode
Maria, infinite as dust
Maria, seemingly endless like dust
Like a spade she’ll carry
She will carry like a shovel
A graveyard’s soil
The soil of a cemetery
Left unfurled
Left uncovered
Maria, bring me in your world
Maria, include me in your world
In a world where nothing dies
In a world where nothing ceases to exist
In a world where everything has life
In a world where everything is alive
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Written by: Jesse Stewart Bronaugh
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María Magaña
In the dawning hour
Bells ringing, swallows darting
Maria stares into
Uncertainty
Like rain she falls
On a martyr’s shadow
Left to pool
Maria, far away as Thule
Which way does she stray
North, South, either way
There is nothing left to say
Only to forgive
Like change deserted
Down a grated manhole
Left to rust
Maria, infinite as dust
Like a spade she’ll carry
A graveyard’s soil
Left unfurled
Maria, bring me in your world
Your world
In a world where nothing dies
In a world where nothing dies
In a world where everything has life
Everything has life
Everything has life
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