Evergreen
Ryan Adams The Cardinals Lyrics

Red shoes go sailing through the trees
An imagery of shoes representing past experiences being left behind, without leaving any traces behind.

Leaving no traces at all
The past should be left behind and should not affect the present and the future.

Not even a scattering of leaves
The past should be completely forgotten and should not influence or distract the present or the future.

Reflections are only your memories
The memory and the recollection of past experiences is a personal and subjective experience, and it should not be imposed on others.

Evergreen lay down beside me
The presence of nature and its everlasting life and beauty is comforting and reassuring.

Evergreen make me feel whole again
Nature has the power to heal and restore the human spirit and make us feel complete and invigorated.

Help me undo these chains my love
The past and negative experiences can be like chains that hold us back, but nature and love can help set us free.

Evergreen never says nothing that's mean
Nature and its beauty are always positive and uplifting, and never hurtful or mean.

It might be easy to judge all that kindness
Some people may not appreciate or trust kindness because of past experiences or beliefs, and may judge it unfairly.

If you had grown accustomed to a darkness in a life
People who have had negative experiences and have grown accustomed to negativity may find it hard to appreciate or accept kindness and positivity.

But certainly any room with a view of other windows must have doors that you can use
There is always a way out of negative situations, and it is up to us to find the door that leads to positivity and light.

So that you can be happy for the first time in your life
Breaking free of chains and negativity can lead to true happiness and a new beginning.

Hey man it's your destiny
We are all in control of our own destiny and have the power to change our lives for the better.

You can stop by anytime
Love and positivity are always available and can be accessed anytime.

And maybe you'll find someone to lay some roots down next to you
Finding love and someone to share your life with can lead to growth and stability like the roots of a tree.

Be more like the trees and less like the clouds stop moving around so much
The calm and stability of tree roots can be a model for our own lives, and we should try to be less erratic and more grounded.

I miss my Evergreen
Nature and its beauty are a constant source of comfort and happiness that we can miss when we are away from it.

Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, my love
The repetition of the word 'Evergreen' emphasizes the importance and power of nature and love, and how they can be a constant source of joy and healing.