Sun Burns Gold
Maura Kennedy Lyrics
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December diamons in our eyes
Were they only reflections of light
Or tears from a winter sky?
How the wind blows cold right through me
Can't we wait it out here inside?
Oh it might be forever
Crept up from behind me
I didn't know which way to run
So I stood here and stronger
But I've lost more than I can name
How the wind blows cold right through me
Can't we wait it out here inside?
Oh it might be forever
Or 'til the sun burns gold again
It's just a season
I keep saying
But is it something more than this?
I am only a year older
Is there nothing that I can hear?
How the wind blows cold right through me
Can't we wait it out here inside?
Oh it might be forever
Or 'til the sun burns gold again
How the wind blows cold right through me
Can't we wait it out here inside?
Oh it might be forever
Or 'til the sun burns gold again
Maura Kennedy's song, Sun Burns Gold, has a melancholic tone to it. The opening lines, "Snow sparkled at first fall, December diamonds in our eyes" creates a vivid image of a winter landscape. However, the following line "Were they only reflections of light, or tears from a winter sky?" suggests a sense of sadness and uncertainty.
The lyrics of the song convey a struggle with the passing of time and the impermanence of life. This is evident in the lines: "It's just a season, I keep saying, but is it something more than this?" The season could be interpreted as a metaphor for life itself. The song's protagonist is feeling lost and unsure of where to turn, as depicted in the lines, "Crept up from behind me, I didn't know which way to run, so I stood here and stronger, but I've lost more than I can name."
The repeated lines, "How the wind blows cold right through me, can't we wait it out here inside?" suggest a yearning for security and comfort. The final lines, "Oh, it might be forever or 'til the sun burns gold again," are ambiguous in meaning. It could be interpreted as a statement of hope that things will improve, or a sad acceptance of the impermanence of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Snow sparkled at first fall
The snow looked magical at the beginning of the winter
December diamonds in our eyes
The snow looked like sparkling diamonds and made them feel hopeful
Were they only reflections of light
They questioned whether the snow was really magical or just an illusion
Or tears from a winter sky?
Or if the snow was a symbol of sadness in the cold winter season
How the wind blows cold right through me
The cold wind makes them feel vulnerable and exposed
Can't we wait it out here inside?
They wish to stay indoors where they feel safe and protected from the harsh weather
Oh it might be forever
They are afraid that the winter season will never end
Or 'til the sun burns gold again
Or until the warmth of summer returns
Crept up from behind me
The fear of winter and life changes came upon them unexpectedly
I didn't know which way to run
They were unsure of how to cope with their emotions and fears
So I stood here and stronger
They decided to face their fears and become stronger in the process
But I've lost more than I can name
They have gone through significant changes or losses that they cannot fully express
It's just a season I keep saying
They try to convince themselves that winter is just temporary and will pass
But is it something more than this?
They question whether the winter season represents something deeper and more meaningful
I am only a year older
They age every year and become more aware of the passing of time and the changes it brings
Is there nothing that I can hear?
They wonder if there is a deeper message or purpose to their experience
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