Pink Light
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Drifting along with my swords out flying
Tattering my own cells and I tattered yours, too
Took you and rocked you around me like a spell
Oh, how now the cold seeps in, oh
Oh, how now I cast you into the wind
Growing like a starlight 'cross the garden of night, I'll think
Bones look lonely, memories surround me
Good times, skeletons are kicking at the ground
Oh, how the night drags on, oh
But I think I see a pink light and the coming of dawn
Oh, how the night drags on, oh
But in the fading of the constellations, I am growing strong
In the fading of the constellations, I am growing strong
In the fading of the constellations, I am growing strong
In "Pink Light," Veirs Laura sings about the aftermath of a failed relationship. She apologizes for being cruel, but explains that she needed to protect herself. She describes herself as drifting along with her swords out flying, causing damage to her own cells as well as her former partner's. Despite this, she was still drawn to her former partner and wanted to keep them close like a spell. The chorus describes the loneliness of winter and the slow passage of time, but also hints at the possibility of a new beginning with a pink light and the coming of dawn. The final chorus repeats the idea that, in the fading of the constellations, she is growing strong.
The lyrics of "Pink Light" are poetic and symbolic, with metaphors of swords, cells, stars, and skeletons. The song is deeply personal, but also speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and growth. The chorus is especially powerful, with its juxtaposition of darkness and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry I was cruel, I was protecting myself
I hurt you because I was afraid of getting hurt myself
Drifting along with my swords out flying
I was blindly and recklessly defending myself
Tattering my own cells and I tattered yours, too
My self-destructive behavior harmed both of us
Took you and rocked you around me like a spell
I held onto you like a lifeline, hoping to keep myself safe
Oh, how now the cold seeps in, oh
I'm feeling the pain of loneliness and regret
Oh, how now I cast you into the wind
I let you go, knowing that you deserve better
Wracked by winter, I'm cupping my coals in the sand
I'm struggling to find warmth and comfort in my own way
Growing like a starlight 'cross the garden of night, I'll think
I'm starting to see hope and possibility in the darkness
Bones look lonely, memories surround me
I'm haunted by the past and feel isolated in the present
Good times, skeletons are kicking at the ground
My happy memories are tainted by the pain of loss and regret
Oh, how the night drags on, oh
I feel like time is moving slowly and my pain won't end
But I think I see a pink light and the coming of dawn
I'm starting to see signs of hope and a brighter future ahead
But in the fading of the constellations, I am growing strong
As time passes and my pain lessens, I am becoming stronger and more resilient
In the fading of the constellations, I am growing strong
Despite the challenges and struggles, I am finding the strength to move forward
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LAURA VEIRS
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Danielle
Omg how has it taken myself so long to hear her music??? I'm in love with ALL of her songs.
fractuss
Her songs are so unique.
fractuss
If I could choose to write like anyone, I would write songs like hers.
opwave79
Highlight 1: hearing her perform this live.
Highlight 2: watching her teach her subs how to play this on an acoustic guitar.
shoespeak
This is insane. i can't get enough of this instrumental
Zack Bowers
Heard this on npr tonight, so good.
Zack Bowers
Heard this on npr tonight, so good.
Zack Bowers
Heard this on npr tonight, so good.
Jeff Roberts
I'd heard Laura Viers and love some of the tunes--only heard this tune today. Damn this is magic.
Αποστόλης Τσιακίρης
Hey!Laura Veirs is very good!