The last two verses are the parts the hold the most meaning to me. It is about a man who loves a woman that belongs to another man. "And she'll mend his tattered clothes and they'll kiss as if they know" This song can be taken so many ways and I think that is what makes it so great.
I think this song is about the ephemeral nature of life. There is a very melancholy quality to it, but the images and symbolism of the song are heartbreakingly beautiful. In short, I think Samuel Bean is trying to say that although the ultimate death of everything is, no doubt saddening, it is this knowledge of the fleeting nature of life that makes it beautiful and meaningful.
I love it more than words can describe, its like a warm, familiar blanket I can bring out anywhere.
The song is about mortality, both in the sense of eventual death and in the mortality of time during our lives. Our 'endless, numbered days' and all our 'bodies in the grass' suggest that we will die, while the theme of forgetting that runs through the whole song is about the fragility of time - that it is not eternally preserved in our memories. In fact, the song parallels progression into old age and its forgetfulness - 'the ground remembers her', 'lost... misplaced', 'we can't recall' etc.
This song is summed up in the line, "And she's chosen where to be, though she's lost her wedding ring." "Bouganvilla" symbolizes the passion, first that her children disturb, then that she can't even find the "seeds" for. The Window symbolizes the hope for her life ahead. First she is warmed by her hopes, then the window closes and she no longer feels hope.
She stays in the marriage because of her old fashioned commitment to her vows, symbolized in "the hymns her mother sings." The "sailing ships" are the opportunities she sees slipping by. Then she is thinking of a past lover as she tries to pull back together the remnants of her life, "But she'll mend his tattered clothes..." She stays with what is familiar because she is afraid of having nothing. "A baby sleeps in all our bones, so scared to be alone."
i agree...i had a hard time tryin 2 analyze, but aftr read sum uv tha comments, i kinda understood....:) this song makes me bawl so much....thanx so much 4 postin this.
i search forever for this song it doent make me cry but it touches me oh and sorry for your dear loss and my dad died before i was even 3 so i kinda know how you feel the best of luck to you
I think it means that even though time passes that we will always still have our memories. I'm not a really emotional person but when I here this my eyes start leaking. Thank you for posting this video. I favorited it because I luv it.
When I hear this song I think of my mother that pased away, I cry every time I hear it, I am crying rihgt now. Thank you for puting this video up, the slide show was really good and I liked it a lot.
I thought you meant that, but I was uncertain because it doesn't said something in the description. I think is the most beautiful lyrics ever made, and as the song mentions in the end: "A baby sleeps in all our bones, so scared to be alone", I think a part of it, is about loneliness. And that people, in the end, always need someone. Perhaps also that they're ready to forgive easy,just to get rid of being alone. This song is hard to analyze, but that is what I think is the message...
The song speaks about things that come to pass. Some we treasure and some we forget. It also speaks about the fear of being lonely. This song also speaks of memories that linger or haunts us back repeatedly that we are unable to get away with or forget.
I agree. I also believe it speaks of time, represented by the moving seasons, having such a powerful effect on our lives. And as you mentioned, the seasons come and pass in a never-ending pattern and time may brand memories permanently, or allow them to fade away.
This song is beautiful :) I heard this first on the episode of 'House' that it was featured on, it was perfect for the episode!
ccaswell91 1 month ago
The last two verses are the parts the hold the most meaning to me. It is about a man who loves a woman that belongs to another man. "And she'll mend his tattered clothes and they'll kiss as if they know" This song can be taken so many ways and I think that is what makes it so great.
dannymcc777 5 months ago
Thanks for the obvious.
salparadise63 5 months ago
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ijustpeedalittle 1 year ago
I think this song is about the ephemeral nature of life. There is a very melancholy quality to it, but the images and symbolism of the song are heartbreakingly beautiful. In short, I think Samuel Bean is trying to say that although the ultimate death of everything is, no doubt saddening, it is this knowledge of the fleeting nature of life that makes it beautiful and meaningful.
I love it more than words can describe, its like a warm, familiar blanket I can bring out anywhere.
Polkendotts 1 year ago 2
The song is about mortality, both in the sense of eventual death and in the mortality of time during our lives. Our 'endless, numbered days' and all our 'bodies in the grass' suggest that we will die, while the theme of forgetting that runs through the whole song is about the fragility of time - that it is not eternally preserved in our memories. In fact, the song parallels progression into old age and its forgetfulness - 'the ground remembers her', 'lost... misplaced', 'we can't recall' etc.
ineverfakejumps 1 year ago
No analysis needed, just enjoy ! multiple meanings depending upon who is listening and where the listener is at in his or her life.
culhandluk 2 years ago
Time really is merciless...
MelleB90 2 years ago
This song is summed up in the line, "And she's chosen where to be, though she's lost her wedding ring." "Bouganvilla" symbolizes the passion, first that her children disturb, then that she can't even find the "seeds" for. The Window symbolizes the hope for her life ahead. First she is warmed by her hopes, then the window closes and she no longer feels hope.
southernmabelle 2 years ago
She stays in the marriage because of her old fashioned commitment to her vows, symbolized in "the hymns her mother sings." The "sailing ships" are the opportunities she sees slipping by. Then she is thinking of a past lover as she tries to pull back together the remnants of her life, "But she'll mend his tattered clothes..." She stays with what is familiar because she is afraid of having nothing. "A baby sleeps in all our bones, so scared to be alone."
southernmabelle 2 years ago
blind as night that finds us all... *shiver*
ultimately it all builds up to "a baby sleeps in all our bones so scared to be alone", at which point it's time to get the Kleenex.
janistonbest 2 years ago 4
makes you remember all the good and bed stuff in your life....... good song
Conclusion117 2 years ago
i agree...i had a hard time tryin 2 analyze, but aftr read sum uv tha comments, i kinda understood....:) this song makes me bawl so much....thanx so much 4 postin this.
neldazelda87 2 years ago 3
Ur welcome...
blusafyre71 2 years ago
blusfyre71 u r so rite
CountryChick847 2 years ago
This song also speaks about memories that linger or haunt us back repeatedly that we are unable to get away with or forget...
blusafyre71 2 years ago
i search forever for this song it doent make me cry but it touches me oh and sorry for your dear loss and my dad died before i was even 3 so i kinda know how you feel the best of luck to you
nanook892 2 years ago
I think it means that even though time passes that we will always still have our memories. I'm not a really emotional person but when I here this my eyes start leaking. Thank you for posting this video. I favorited it because I luv it.
CountryChick847 2 years ago 2
Yes, it speaks about things that come to pass. Some we treasure and some are forgotten. It also speaks about the fear of being lonely.
blusafyre71 2 years ago
It made me cry too.
I dont know why, It has that effect though, on a lot of people
Its kinda weird
xXxToxicCupcakesxXx 3 years ago
thank you.
windrider1127 3 years ago
LUV THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
itz so beutiful. i dont fully understand it. itz hard 2 analyze, but i luv it!!!!!!!!!
neldazelda87 3 years ago
When I hear this song I think of my mother that pased away, I cry every time I hear it, I am crying rihgt now. Thank you for puting this video up, the slide show was really good and I liked it a lot.
windrider1127 3 years ago 4
Your welcome.
Sorry for the loss...
blusafyre71 3 years ago
sorry for your loss ! and i'm sure your mother loves you very much and she's blessing you.
this song reduces me to tears too
betwinsdirector 3 years ago
The Song Makes Me Cry As Well
HelloToTheMoon 3 years ago
:') k bella canzone
feffino95 3 years ago
Life is beautiful and fragile, and things can slip away before we realise how much we really need them.
EstEtrange 3 years ago 8
definitely...
blusafyre71 3 years ago
yea
neldazelda87 3 years ago
Song rules. House episode rules.
Cesar21jmb 3 years ago 9
AMAICING! xD cateto powaaaa
Anfitrion30 3 years ago
the most heartbreaking song I have ever heard. Every single word just screams in its fullness.
masterowa 3 years ago 3
What do you mean with analyze it?
ImeldaLumos 3 years ago
how you perceive the song.
it's absolute meaning.
What does it speak about?
blusafyre71 3 years ago
I thought you meant that, but I was uncertain because it doesn't said something in the description. I think is the most beautiful lyrics ever made, and as the song mentions in the end: "A baby sleeps in all our bones, so scared to be alone", I think a part of it, is about loneliness. And that people, in the end, always need someone. Perhaps also that they're ready to forgive easy,just to get rid of being alone. This song is hard to analyze, but that is what I think is the message...
ImeldaLumos 3 years ago 3
And wait, what do you think it's about?
ImeldaLumos 3 years ago 2
The song speaks about things that come to pass. Some we treasure and some we forget. It also speaks about the fear of being lonely. This song also speaks of memories that linger or haunts us back repeatedly that we are unable to get away with or forget.
blusafyre71 2 years ago
I agree. I also believe it speaks of time, represented by the moving seasons, having such a powerful effect on our lives. And as you mentioned, the seasons come and pass in a never-ending pattern and time may brand memories permanently, or allow them to fade away.
SpartacusFrye 2 years ago 2
Absolutely...
blusafyre71 2 years ago
Heard on House 4x16 "wilson's heart"...LUV IT!!! <3
meldreamy 3 years ago