Telescope
Marcus Warner Lyrics

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If I could use a telescope
Would I see a brighter sky?
On darker nights, I cannot cope
And the rain makes me lose all hope

But when the light comes through the clouds
And the stormy Earth is once again at peace
The wondrous sight and heaven sound

Brings my tears' and heart's release

If I could search beyond the stars
Would you be there to guide my hand?
And when the day reveals the scars
Upon the ground on which I stand

I need you here right by my side
To laugh again when life gets dark
The day will come to take the tide
And sail away to disembark

But when the light comes through the clouds
And the stormy Earth is once again at peace
The wondrous sight and heaven sound
Brings my tears' and heart's release

(Humming)

But when the light comes through the clouds
And the stormy Earth is once again at peace
The wondrous sight and heaven sound
Brings my tears' and heart's release

But when the light comes through the clouds
And the stormy Earth is once again at peace

The wondrous sight and heaven sound
Brings my tears' and heart's release

Overall Meaning

The song "Telescope" by Marcus Warner appears to be a song about finding hope and comfort in dark times. The singer of the song appears to be struggling with the sorrow and difficulties of life, and they wonder if things would be better if they could see beyond what is immediately in front of them. The lyric "if I could use a telescope, would I see a brighter sky?" seems to suggest a desire to see beyond the darkness and find the light that exists beyond it. The singer finds solace in the moments when the storm clears and they can see the beauty of the world around them.

In the second verse, the singer seems to be seeking guidance and support from someone they care about. They wonder if this person would be there for them if they could search beyond the stars. The singer appears to be carrying the weight of emotional scars, and they need someone to help them find joy and laughter again. The song ends with a repeated chorus about finding release from sadness when the light breaks through the clouds.

Overall, "Telescope" is a song about finding hope in difficult times and seeking out a friend to help share the burden of sadness. The lyrics are poetic and wistful, conveying a sense of longing to see beyond the darkness and into the light.

Line by Line Meaning

If I could use a telescope
If I could look beyond my immediate surroundings

Would I see a brighter sky?
Would my outlook on life improve?

On darker nights, I cannot cope
During difficult times, I feel overwhelmed

And the rain makes me lose all hope
And it's especially hard to remain positive when everything seems to be going wrong

But when the light comes through the clouds
But when there's a glimmer of hope

And the stormy Earth is once again at peace
And the chaos in my life subsides

The wondrous sight and heaven sound
The beauty of the world around me

Brings my tears' and heart's release
Can bring both emotional and physical relief

If I could search beyond the stars
If I could explore other possibilities

Would you be there to guide my hand?
Would I have someone to support me?

And when the day reveals the scars
And when the truth of the situation becomes clear

Upon the ground on which I stand
Regarding the reality of my current situation

I need you here right by my side
I need support and guidance from someone close to me

To laugh again when life gets dark
To find joy even in trying times

The day will come to take the tide
Eventually, things will change

And sail away to disembark
And I will have to move on

But when the light comes through the clouds
But when there's a glimmer of hope

And the stormy Earth is once again at peace
And the chaos in my life subsides

The wondrous sight and heaven sound
The beauty of the world around me

Brings my tears' and heart's release
Can bring both emotional and physical relief

(Humming)
Instrumental interlude