Little Things
Prairie Dawn Lyrics
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That you can hardly see
Like honeycomb and spider webs
And starfish in the sea
I believe in little things
Like icy drops of rain
That melt into the morning mist
I believe in little things
Like colors in the sky
And noticing the waves roll in
And how the flowers die
Knowing they'll be back again
Whenever it's July
I believe in little things
Like you and me
And just how big
Little things can be
The song "Little Things" by Prairie Dawn seems to embrace the idea of finding beauty in the small things in life. The opening line, "I believe in little things," sets the stage for the rest of the song, in which she describes different examples of these little things. The first verse describes things that are almost invisible, such as honeycomb and spider webs, as well as starfish in the sea. This is followed by other examples, like icy drops of rain and the colors in the sky. Prairie Dawn also acknowledges the cyclical nature of some of these little things, such as flowers dying and coming back in July.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that Prairie Dawn isn't just talking about the physical things she sees around her. She's also talking about the people around her, including herself. The final verse mentions "little things" like the relationship between two people, and how powerful those can be. It's a reminder to take the time to appreciate life's small moments and the connections we make with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe in little things
Prairie Dawn values the small, often overlooked, aspects of life
That you can hardly see
These little things are often hard to notice or appreciate
Like honeycomb and spider webs
And starfish in the sea
Examples of little things that exist in nature but may go unnoticed
Like icy drops of rain
That melt into the morning mist
When winds are warm again
Prairie Dawn appreciates the fleeting and delicate beauty of natural occurrences like dew melting away as the sun comes up
Like colors in the sky
And noticing the waves roll in
And how the flowers die
Watching the vibrant sky, the rhythmic waves, and the inevitable cycle of life and death in nature are all little things that Prairie Dawn finds meaningful
Knowing they'll be back again
Whenever it's July
Prairie Dawn is comforted by the cyclical nature of life and nature's ability to renew itself
Like you and me
Even people can be considered little things worthy of appreciation
And just how big
Little things can be
Prairie Dawn finds that small details can have a big impact on her life and her appreciation of the world around her
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOSEPH G. RAPOSO
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