Quiet One
M. Gira / D. Matz Lyrics
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I am thinking about you
Of what we are
And what I will do
When somehow, some day
One from two.
Morbid and yes
Deepest of blue
This far from new
When I get quiet
I am talking to stars
Of what is in store
Will they be ours
When some day
Somehow
Living's scars
Take my breath
Slack your spars
How deep they are
Love's reservoirs
We talk about a hereafter
There's got to be something!', you say
You're placing your trust in our crafter
I cannot get past the clay
When I get quiet
I am hoping to learn
Where I will stand
At candle's burn
Is somehow, some way
No concern
No hill to climb
No favor earn
Only love
At our adjourn.
The lyrics of "Quiet One" by M. Gira and D. Matz capture a sense of introspection and contemplation. The singer is expressing their thoughts about a person they deeply love and their contemplation about the future of their relationship. The opening lines suggest that when the singer becomes quiet, they are often thinking about this person and reflecting on the nature of their bond. They ponder the unity of becoming one from two, describing their love as both morbid and deep blue, which indicates a complex and intense emotional connection.
As the song progresses, the singer shifts their focus to the cosmic realm, talking to the stars about what the future may hold for them as a couple. They wonder if the stars will align in their favor, amidst the struggles and scars of life. The phrase "slack your spars" may imply letting go of one's defenses or barriers to love, allowing oneself to be vulnerable and open to the depths of their emotions.
The lyrics then touch upon a discussion about the afterlife, with one person expressing their belief in something beyond this earthly existence. However, the singer finds it difficult to fully embrace this idea, feeling unsure and unable to transcend the limitations of their physical existence, symbolized by the metaphor of being stuck in clay.
In the final verse, the singer embraces the quiet moments in hopes of discovering where they will stand in their relationship as time passes. They seem to find comfort in the thought that no external challenges or accomplishments will define their connection. Instead, love will be present and cherished in every moment, even beyond the uncertainties of the future.
Overall, "Quiet One" delves into the depths of love, introspection, and the struggle to understand the mysteries of relationships and the afterlife.
Line by Line Meaning
When I get quiet
In moments of silence and reflection
I am thinking about you
My thoughts revolve around your presence
Of what we are
Contemplating the nature of our relationship
And what I will do
Considering my actions and decisions
When somehow, some day
In an unforeseen future
One from two
Uniting as a single entity
Morbid and yes
Dark and undeniable
Deepest of blue
Profoundly melancholic
How deep my love
The intensity of my affection
This far from new
Though time has passed, it remains unwavering
I am talking to stars
Engaging in conversations with celestial bodies
Of what is in store
Pondering the future's possibilities
Will they be ours
Wondering if we will share those experiences
When some day
At an indeterminate point in time
Somehow
In a mysterious manner
Living's scars
The marks left by life's hardships
Take my breath
Leave me astonished
Slack your spars
Relax your defenses
How deep they are
The profoundness of those wounds
Love's reservoirs
The accumulations of affection
We talk about a hereafter
Discussing what lies beyond
There's got to be something!', you say
You express a belief in an existence beyond this life
You're placing your trust in our crafter
Putting faith in a higher power or creator
I cannot get past the clay
I struggle to transcend earthly limitations
I am hoping to learn
Seeking knowledge and understanding
Where I will stand
My position or role in the future
At candle's burn
When everything is revealed and illuminated
Is somehow, some way
Regardless of the manner or outcome
No concern
Without worry or fear
No hill to climb
No obstacles to overcome
No favor earn
No need to strive for approval
Only love
Love alone prevails
At our adjourn
As we come to a temporary pause
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: D.C. Anderson, Robert Sprayberry
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