At Dawn We Left
Prawn Lyrics
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I chose my favorite way.
You took a road less traveled.
I guess that's what time will do to you.
As much as I try I haven't tried nearly hard enough to keep you close and safe.
I know I've failed but you haven't been home.
But I couldn't hear you from across the room.
This conversation is lost in the walls.
There's not that much left in my tank.
I spent it all driving state to state.
What I lost last winter is more than my head can wrap itself around.
The opening lines of Prawn's song, "At Dawn We Left," establish a sense of distance and separation between two people who are driving home after being together. They each chose a different route, with the singer taking their preferred way and the other person opting for a road less traveled. The lyrics suggest that the passage of time has driven a wedge between them, and that they are no longer on the same page. The second verse delves deeper into this theme, with the singer acknowledging that they have not put in enough effort to maintain the relationship. Despite their failure, however, the other person has not come home.
The phrase "time lost" is repeated throughout the song, highlighting the feeling of missed opportunities and wasted moments. The singer seems to be struggling to communicate with the other person, as if their words are getting lost in the walls of the room they are in. This could be read as a metaphor for a breakdown in their relationship, where even their attempts at conversation fail to bridge the gap between them. In the final verse, the singer admits to feeling emotionally drained, having expended all their energy driving from state to state. The reference to "what I lost last winter" is somewhat cryptic, but it suggests that the singer has been through a difficult experience that they are still coming to grips with.
Overall, "At Dawn We Left" is a poignant and introspective look at a troubled relationship. Through the use of vivid metaphors and understated imagery, Prawn creates a sense of distance and loss that is deeply affecting.
Line by Line Meaning
We drove home in separate cars.
We parted ways and went home separately in our own cars.
I chose my favorite way.
I took the route that I preferred or enjoyed the most.
You took a road less traveled.
You chose a less popular or unconventional path or direction.
I guess that's what time will do to you.
Perhaps over time, people tend to make different choices about how they want to go about things or live their lives.
As much as I try I haven't tried nearly hard enough to keep you close and safe.
Despite my efforts, I have not done everything in my power to protect and keep you near me.
I know I've failed but you haven't been home.
I acknowledge my shortcomings but you haven't been around to see that I am trying to make things better.
You were right when you said this time spent is time lost.
You were correct to say that time spent in a certain way or on certain things is time that cannot be regained or recovered.
But I couldn't hear you from across the room.
However, I was too far away or too preoccupied to pay attention to what you were saying or suggesting.
This conversation is lost in the walls.
The discussion or exchange of thoughts and ideas is no longer happening or even possible due to certain barriers or obstacles.
There's not that much left in my tank.
I am feeling depleted or low on energy, resources, or motivation.
I spent it all driving state to state.
I used up most of my energy or resources by traveling from one place to another within the same country.
What I lost last winter is more than my head can wrap itself around.
The loss, grief, or emotional pain that I experienced during the last winter season is so overwhelming and difficult to comprehend or accept.
Contributed by Annabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Thir13enDaze
There's not that much left in my tank.
I spent it all driving state to state.
What I lost last winter is more than my head can wrap itself around. x3