Off White
Of The Pillar Lyrics

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Come quick darling there isn't much time
He was standing by the door
With his raincoat on.
As the clouds began to cry.

We know how it goes
When these songs start to breathe
Once a lifeless collection,

Now puzzle pieces to the name
And who was the last to see your face
As your body drifted astray?

So prolific, a donor for grace
And it's spoken so subtle
But it's where words are placed
That counts.
Oh I can you hear you now.

I hope to do you proud
Down here, yes I pray everyday.
For every fathers working hands
And the blessed mothers of affection
And I question
That when it all comes down to us
And these off white walls.
I'm not giving up.

So quiet, a night for the brain
And it's heard so subtle
But its what it says
That counts.
Oh, I can feel you now.

Dear great story
Don't conclude the ending
I like it just fine
Here away from time

These morals so alive
Keep your hands inside the ride

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Of The Pillar’s song “Off White” depict a scene of urgency, where someone is about to leave and there may not be time left for proper goodbyes. The first line, “Come quick darling there isn’t much time”, sets the tone for the entire song. The person about to leave is wearing a raincoat as it starts to rain, and there is an overall feeling of sadness and possibly impending doom.

The second verse reflects on the power of music to capture and preserve memories. The once-lifeless collection of songs now takes on importance as it becomes a way to remember those who have gone. The lines “And who was the last to see your face as your body drifted astray? So prolific, a donor for grace” suggest that someone has passed away, and they are being remembered fondly for the good they did in their life. The singer hopes to keep this memory alive and make the departed person proud.

There is an air of acceptance in the last verse, as the singer seems to come to terms with the impermanence of life. The phrase “Dear great story/ Don’t conclude the ending” suggests that life is a narrative with a beginning, middle, and end. The singer acknowledges that they cannot control how their life ends or when it ends, but they can appreciate the time they have and live each day to the fullest.

Line by Line Meaning

Come quick darling there isn't much time
Hurry my love, time is running out

He was standing by the door with his raincoat on.
He was prepared to face the rain and any other obstacles

As the clouds began to cry.
As the rain started to fall

We know how it goes when these songs start to breathe
We are aware of the way these songs come to life

Once a lifeless collection, now puzzle pieces to the name
The songs used to be meaningless, but now they fit together to make sense

And who was the last to see your face as your body drifted astray?
Who witnessed your downfall and watched you become lost and helpless?

So prolific, a donor for grace
You are so talented, you give generously to others

And it's spoken so subtle but it's where words are placed that counts.
What you say may be delivered softly but it's the impact that matters

Oh I can you hear you now.
I can understand what you're trying to say

I hope to do you proud down here, yes I pray everyday.
I strive to make you proud and pray for your guidance daily

For every fathers working hands and the blessed mothers of affection
For every hardworking dad and loving mom

And I question that when it all comes down to us and these off white walls.
I wonder what will happen when everything else fades and only the walls remain

I'm not giving up.
I won't give up

So quiet, a night for the brain
It's a calm night, perfect for reflecting and thinking

And it's heard so subtle but its what it says that counts.
Sometimes the message is understated but the words still have significance

Oh, I can feel you now.
I understand the emotions you're conveying

Dear great story, don't conclude the ending
Please don't end the story yet, let it continue

I like it just fine here away from time
I'm content being detached from the constraints of time

These morals so alive keep your hands inside the ride
These values are still relevant, so hold on and stay grounded

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