Freeze
Lovich Lene Lyrics
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As we go, as we go
The lucky ducks are waving us good bye
What a show, as we go
Don?t forget your name, or the place from which you came
And the rest who still remain below
The best of us are taken by surprise
Even so, even so
We can?t avoid the ultimate device
What a blow, even so
High and higher
How far do we go?
We can?t expect to always see the sun shine
Frozen, silent, waiting in the cold
This is the longest night of all
The instruments are beating with a sigh
Yes we know, yes we know
It¹s time to close the door and say good night
Time to go, yes we know
All is cold tonight, but the stars are shining bright
And one day we¹ll see the light, I know
We can?t expect to always see the sun shine
This is the longest night of all
The song "The Freeze" by Lene Lovich speaks to the feelings of isolation and detachment - from both others and oneself - that can take hold during dark times of uncertainty. The imagery of icicles forming in the eyes highlights the physical and emotional numbness that can come with feeling frozen in time, unable to move or progress. The "lucky ducks" waving goodbye offer an ironic contrast to the frozen state of those left behind.
The chorus, "We can't expect to always see the sun shine / Frozen, silent, waiting in the cold / This is the longest night of all," further emphasizes the sense of being stuck in a bleak and endless night. The line "Don't forget your name, or the place from which you came / And the rest who still remain below" could be read as a warning not to lose oneself completely in the frozen despair, but to keep grounded in one's identity and connection to others.
Overall, "The Freeze" captures a mood of melancholy and resignation, but also acknowledges the possibility of eventual release and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
The icicles are forming in our eyes
As we go, as we go
The lucky ducks are waving us good bye
What a show, as we go
Things are getting icy between us as we part ways. Those who are fortunate enough to stay have the privilege of bidding us farewell.
Don’t forget your name, or the place from which you came
And the rest who still remain below
Remember who you are and where you came from, and those who were left behind.
The best of us are taken by surprise
Even so, even so
We can’t avoid the ultimate device
What a blow, even so
The greatest among us are often caught off guard, though we cannot avoid the inevitable outcome.
High and higher
How far do we go?
We can’t expect to always see the sun shine
Frozen, silent, waiting in the cold
This is the longest night of all
We may strive for greatness, but we cannot always guarantee success. Sometimes we must wait silently in the dark, enduring harsh conditions, until the morning light finally comes.
The instruments are beating with a sigh
Yes we know, yes we know
It’s time to close the door and say good night
Time to go, yes we know
The sounds of the instruments signal the end of the night. We must accept that it is time to leave and say our goodbyes.
All is cold tonight, but the stars are shining bright
And one day we’ll see the light, I know
Although tonight is harsh and unforgiving, the stars offer us a glimmer of hope. We must trust that one day we will see the light and find our way forward.
We can’t expect to always see the sun shine
This is the longest night of all
We cannot always expect to experience happiness and warmth, and this particular night feels like the most difficult and trying.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: CHAPPELL LOVICH
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