Caterpillars
Personal Belongings Lyrics
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all your faith when you left?
when did you smile
for the very last time?
where are the words
that you never said to me?
& who, who would do
all the things that you wanted to?
its kind of rough
cause sometimes we run aground
and have no doubt
than the best is yet to come
we became
caterpillars on your way
you might be blinking
when the snow begins to fall
i know you are shining
when darkness comes along
we saw that angels
use another language
and dont forget to say hello
where did you hide
all your faith when you left?
when did you smile
for the very last time?
where are the words
that you never said to me?
& who, would do all the things that you wanted to?
you might be blinking
when the snow begins to fall
i know you are shining
when darkness comes along
we saw that angels
use another language
The lyrics to Personal Belongings' "Caterpillars" address themes of loss, faith, and hope. The repetition of the questions "where did you hide all your faith when you left?" and "when did you smile for the very last time?" imply that the singer is addressing someone who has recently experienced a loss, and is grappling with the idea of faith and what happens after death. The line "who would do all the things that you wanted to?" suggests that the person who has passed had dreams and goals that were left unfulfilled.
The chorus, which states "we became caterpillars on your way," metaphorically illustrates the transformative nature of grief. Like caterpillars transforming into butterflies, the singer and others who are experiencing loss are undergoing a transformative process, although it may not always feel positive or welcome.
The verses also contain hopeful statements, such as "no doubt than the best is yet to come," despite the difficult circumstances. The line "we saw that angels use another language" could refer to a belief in a higher power or afterlife, and the importance of holding onto hope in the face of adversity.
Overall, "Caterpillars" is a poignant and introspective song that explores complex emotions surrounding loss and faith.
Line by Line Meaning
where did you hide
Asking where the faith went when he left
all your faith when you left?
Wondering where their faith went when they left
when did you smile
Asking when they last smiled
for the very last time?
Questioning if they ever smiled again
where are the words
Searching for unspoken words
that you never said to me?
Looking for things that were never expressed
& who, who would do
Wondering who will do things now
all the things that you wanted to?
Questioning if anyone will carry out their desires
its kind of rough
Life is difficult
cause sometimes we run aground
We face obstacles and setbacks
and have no doubt
But we remain hopeful and optimistic
than the best is yet to come
Knowing that better times are ahead
we became
We transformed
caterpillars on your way
Like caterpillars, we change and evolve on our journey
you might be blinking
You may be caught off guard
when the snow begins to fall
When times get tough
i know you are shining
Believing they have a bright future
when darkness comes along
During hard times
we saw that angels
We witnessed something special
use another language
Communication beyond our understanding
and dont forget to say hello
Remembering to acknowledge others
Contributed by Tristan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.