Etched in Stone
Shantala Lyrics

Delicate curves
The finely crafted lines and shapes that make up the sculpture are delicate and intricate.

Faces carved in stone
Each shape of the sculpture has been carved out of stone.

Lines are soft
Despite being made of hard stone, the lines and curves of the sculpture are smooth and gentle.

But hard as coal
Despite their soft appearance, the lines and curves of the sculpture are very strong and durable.

When each shape is carved
With each cut of the chisel, the sculpture transforms.

It changes on its own
The sculptor gives life to the stone by revealing its hidden form.

Love is etched in stone
The depth and beauty of love is permanently recorded in the sculpture's stone structure.

When we were dancing
The poet reminisces about a time when they were dancing with their loved one.

Dance with no name
The dance is not defined by any particular name or style, but is a pure expression of the love between the two dancers.

No two movements
Each moment of the dance is unique and original.

Were ever the same
There is a sense of spontaneity and improvisation in the lovers' dance.

Rest solid against me
The physical contact between the two lovers creates a sense of solidity and safety.

Hardest of the unknown
Despite the unknown future, the lovers feel reassured that their relationship is strong and enduring.

And our love was etched in stone
The feeling of safety and solidity that the lovers share is captured forever in the stone structure of the sculpture.

One rainy day
In a moment of reflection, the poet remembers a particular day that was marked by rain.

A sculpture took shape
During this rainy day, the poet's thoughts and feelings gradually took shape, much like a sculptor brings a work of art to life.

In the lines of your face
The beauty and depth of the poet's feelings are reflected in the lines and curves of their lover's face.

The curves I love to trace
The physical contours of their lover's face inspire a sense of joy and delight in the poet.

Love grew its own way
The poet's love is not something that can be predicted or controlled, but is rather a natural and organic process.

'Til he became soft clay
The poet's lover softens and becomes malleable under the influence of the poet's love.

Molded by hands I couldn't see
The poet shapes their lover's emotions and desires in ways that are invisible but no less powerful.

Making love was poetry
The poet feels that their relationship is a form of artistic expression, much like poetry.

Spoken if a voice, could not hear
Despite the fact that their lover's voice cannot be heard, the strength and beauty of their love still shines through.

You are still near
Even though their lover may be physically absent, their presence is still felt by the poet.

And our love is etched in stone
The sculpture serves as a tangible reminder of the depth and beauty of the poet's relationship with their lover.

When the rain comes down
The metaphor of rain is used once again, as the poet reflects on the passage of time.

Year after year
Despite the passing of time, the beauty and depth of the poet's love remains constant.

Mountains dissolve
Even mountains, which can seem invincible and eternal, eventually erode and are worn away by the elements.

Inside the skies tears
This summary of the process of natural erosion is related to the earlier metaphor of rain and its ability to shape and transform the landscape.

When there is no fall
Even in the absence of rain, the beauty of love continues to endure.

No lovers hand to hold
Even when physical contact is absent, the love between the two people remains constant and enduring.

Listen and know
The poet encourages their readers to listen closely to the beauty and depth of their love, and to feel inspired by it.

Love is etched in stone
A repetition of the central metaphor of the song, emphasizing the idea that the beauty and depth of love can be captured forever in a tangible work of art.

Love is etched in stone
Repetition of the previous line, emphasizing its importance and significance.

Love is etched in stone
Final repetition of the central metaphor of the song, emphasizing the enduring power and beauty of love.