Memory
Riona Lyrics
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Severed from beacons of light.
The agony of the unknown.
Navigate through the smoke.
A sister lays with a brave heart.
Ground vibrates, birds flee and soar.
Sweet lady fly you are free.
Bound by blood always be with me.
Trees sit stripped of leaves.
The morning freeze eats me.
Rowed my boat out to sea.
Her memory is in me.
Fading land draped in white.
Endless waves caught my eye.
Drifting beneath the forsaken sky.
Helpless and lost to hands of time.
The song 'Memory' by Riona is a hauntingly beautiful piece that delves into the themes of loss, grief, and the passage of time. The opening lines 'I roamed beyond laws of time. Severed from beacons of light. The agony of the unknown. Navigate through the smoke.' is a reflection of the displacement and disorientation that the persona feels as they navigate through a difficult period. The use of the metaphor 'navigate through the smoke' suggests the confusion and turmoil that the persona feels as they try to find their way back to a sense of normalcy.
The next lines 'A sister lays with a brave heart. Ground vibrates, birds flee and soar. Sweet lady fly you are free. Bound by blood always be with me.' is a tribute to someone who has passed away. The image of a sister with a brave heart suggests that the person was strong and courageous in the face of death. It is followed by images of the natural world that highlight the impact of their passing - the ground vibrating, birds flying and fleeing - which creates a sense of upheaval and loss. The line 'Sweet lady fly you are free' is a poignant expression of the hope that the person has found peace wherever they are. Finally, the persona acknowledges that they will always be bound to the memory of their loved one. The closing lines 'I'll wait for spring, her throne will shine again. Trees sit stripped of leaves. The morning freeze eats me. Rowed my boat out to sea. Her memory is in me. Fading land draped in white. Endless waves caught my eye. Drifting beneath the forsaken sky. Helpless and lost to hands of time.' is a recognition of the cyclical nature of life and the realization that, even in the midst of grief, there is hope for renewal and the promise of spring.
Line by Line Meaning
I roamed beyond laws of time.
I ventured into a space where time has no relevance.
Severed from beacons of light.
I am separated from guidance and direction.
The agony of the unknown.
I am overwhelmed by the pain of not knowing what is ahead.
Navigate through the smoke.
I am trying to find my way through a difficult situation.
A sister lays with a brave heart.
My sister passed away with courage and strength.
Ground vibrates, birds flee and soar.
The earth shakes, and birds fly away in fear.
Sweet lady fly you are free.
My sister's spirit is free and flying away from this world.
Bound by blood always be with me.
Though my sister is gone, we will always be connected by blood.
I'll wait for spring, her throne will shine again.
I will patiently wait for a time of renewal when my sister's memory will flourish again.
Trees sit stripped of leaves.
The trees are bare and lifeless.
The morning freeze eats me.
The coldness of the morning is affecting me deeply.
Rowed my boat out to sea.
I embarked on a voyage into the vastness of the unknown.
Her memory is in me.
Though my sister is gone, her memory lives on within me.
Fading land draped in white.
The landscape is gradually fading and being covered in white.
Endless waves caught my eye.
I am captivated by the vastness and beauty of the ocean waves.
Drifting beneath the forsaken sky.
I feel lost and alone as I wander under the empty and barren sky.
Helpless and lost to hands of time.
I am powerless against the inevitable passage of time and the changes it brings.
Contributed by Evelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.