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Tended Nest
Purrbot Lyrics
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And you are helping me reclaim it
And you are helping me lay down my arms
And welcome the previously unwelcome
My lady owl
And I have much to learn
We are shape-shifters and partners in crime
And I am not running from you
And you are not running from me
And I am red and you are green
You are ancient
And younger than you think or seem
You can grow
And you can shrink
On command
You might just fill or break
Any dam in your way
On a path made by a glacier's weight
And your feet are covered in water
You will leave
And I will stay
And hold the fort
You'll return
And it will stay fresh
The tended nest
I am losing my sense of play
And you are helping me reclaim it
You are wise
My lady owl
And I have much to learn
In "Tended Nest" by Purrbot, the singer sings about the process of rediscovering their sense of play with the help of their partner, who is likened to a wise, ancient owl. The singer acknowledges that they have been losing their ability to engage in fun and joyful activities, but their partner is helping them to reclaim it. The partner is also helping the singer let go of their defenses and welcome things that were previously unwelcome in their life. The two are described as shape-shifters and partners in crime, suggesting that they are able to adapt and be playful together.
The singer recognizes their partner's wisdom and acknowledges that they have much to learn from them. The partner is described as both ancient and younger than they seem - this suggests that they have a depth of knowledge and experience that is not immediately apparent. The partner has the ability to both grow and shrink on command, suggesting that they are adaptable and flexible. The singer describes the partner's power using the metaphor of a dam - they have the power to either fill or break any obstacle in their way. Despite these differences, the two are not running from each other - they are able to simply be themselves, with their own unique strengths and weaknesses.
The song ends with the partner leaving, but with the understanding that they will return and that the "tended nest" will stay fresh. This suggests that the two have a strong and loving bond that allows them to support each other as they navigate life's ups and downs, including the inevitable periods of growth and change.
Line by Line Meaning
I am losing my sense of play
I am becoming too serious and losing my ability to enjoy life and have fun.
And you are helping me reclaim it
You are helping me rediscover my playful side and start enjoying life again.
And you are helping me lay down my arms
You are helping me stop being defensive and aggressive, and instead become more open and vulnerable.
And welcome the previously unwelcome
You are helping me accept things and people that I used to reject or dislike.
You are wise
You are knowledgeable and intelligent.
My lady owl
I am addressing you as a wise and powerful figure, like an owl.
And I have much to learn
I am acknowledging that I still have a lot to learn from you, and that you are a valuable teacher for me.
We are shape-shifters and partners in crime
We are flexible and adaptable, and we work together towards our goals even if we have to bend or break the rules.
And I am not running from you
I am not avoiding or hiding from you, but instead facing you openly and honestly.
And you are not running from me
You are not avoiding or hiding from me, but instead facing me openly and honestly.
And I am red and you are green
We have different personalities and perspectives, but we complement each other and work well together.
You are ancient
You are very old and have a lot of experience.
And younger than you think or seem
Despite your age, you are still youthful and energetic, and you have a lot of life left in you.
You can grow
You have the capacity to learn and develop, and to become even wiser and more powerful than you are now.
And you can shrink
You have the ability to become smaller or less important, and to let others take the lead when needed.
On command
You can control your size and power at will, and adapt to different situations.
You might just fill or break
You have the power to either support or destroy things, depending on how you use it.
Any dam in your way
You can overcome any obstacle that blocks your path or restricts your freedom.
On a path made by a glacier's weight
You can navigate through difficult or slow-moving situations with ease and grace, like a glacier moving through a valley.
And your feet are covered in water
You are comfortable and at home in any environment, even one that is wet or unstable.
You will leave
You will go away for a while, and I will miss you.
And I will stay
I will remain behind, and keep things running in your absence.
And hold the fort
I will be responsible for protecting and defending our shared goals and interests, even if you are not there to help.
You'll return
You will come back eventually, and we will be reunited.
And it will stay fresh
Our relationship and our goals will remain exciting and interesting, even after you have been gone for a while.
The tended nest
Our shared home or environment, which we both care for and protect.
Contributed by Alexandra O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.