The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter
The Anniversary Lyrics
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I'll save that for the water and its shore, fear makes friends with joy.
And I'll march slowly and I'll never forget
How the music stopped or the feel of your breath. (four times)
The flesh and the blood - they keep my body warm but still my mind is cold.
To know what's fair is not always fair, but what proves real will never flee.
And I'll march slowly and I'll never forget
How that black dress fell upon your white neck.
Grand Isle rests quiet this time of year
And I know you will be leaving soon my dear
In the song "The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter" by The Anniversary, the lyrics suggest a deep yearning for something beyond physical connection. The opening line "The muscle and bone - they encase my heart but never touch my soul" represents the idea that even though a physical connection may exist, it does not mean that one's soul is connected to another. The second line "I'll save that for the water and its shore, fear makes friends with joy" suggests that the singer seeks a deeper emotional connection with something beyond the physical realm. The water and its shore symbolize a place where one can feel at peace and connect with their inner self. Fear and joy coincide with the idea that the journey may not always be easy, but the destination is worth it.
The second verse "The flesh and the blood - they keep my body warm but still my mind is cold" represents the singer's struggle between physical and emotional connection. The physical connection may provide warmth and comfort, but the emotional connection is what truly maintains a connection. "To know what's fair is not always fair, but what proves real will never flee" suggests that finding true emotional connection may not always seem fair, but once it's found, it will never leave.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal search for deeper emotional connections that go beyond the physical. It represents the idea that true love is not just a physical connection, but a feeling that comes from within.
Line by Line Meaning
The muscle and bone - they encase my heart but never touch my soul.
My physical body protects my heart, but my soul is free from its influence.
I'll save that for the water and its shore, fear makes friends with joy.
I'll reserve my deepest emotions for the ocean's edge, where fear and joy can coexist.
And I'll march slowly and I'll never forget
How the music stopped or the feel of your breath. (four times)
I'll keep moving forward, but I won't forget the moments that took my breath away.
The flesh and the blood - they keep my body warm but still my mind is cold.
My physical state may be comfortable, but my thoughts are distant and detached.
To know what's fair is not always fair, but what proves real will never flee.
The truth may not always align with our sense of fairness, but it will never disappear.
And I'll march slowly and I'll never forget
How that black dress fell upon your white neck.
I'll continue on my path, but I'll always remember the striking image of your black dress against your skin.
Grand Isle rests quiet this time of year
And I know you will be leaving soon my dear
The island is calm and still in this season, and I'm aware that you'll be departing from me soon.
Lyrics © CROMA MUSIC CO., INC.
Written by: ARMAND CANFORA, JOSS BASELLI, ROBERT COLBY, WILLIAM MCGUIRE
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@trilobright
The days when your tiny little teenage life seemed like the centre of the universe, and you could stay up all night listening to this on your headphones in the dark, staring up at the ceiling and thinking about a girl/boy who's now years later just one of a thousand facebook "friends" you never talk to anymore. ...I miss those days.
@scottdavis2238
This aged well.
@cordial
jesus
@zweiihanderr
hey man I'm living that rn and i hope you're still well after 11 years
@waytobreathe
no iraq war, no economic crisis, and all these great, young, yet to be co-opted indie bands playing angsty songs for the teenage soul. I think it was the best time ever to be 16.
@punkbutler88
exactly
@jesseemullen
@Chaotic Neutral AntiHero And now it's completely gone
@willbaska
@@jesseemullen And I am 16.
@Blackmagic223
I was a teenager when I discovered this album.
this band is bad ass.
@morganrz11
same same