Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
""Hey little one think about our time When all the pain we've overcome Hey little one think about a time When all the boys are older. All I'll ever think about is you And you'll be there when we are through. And all are drinking from our hearts Of all the love that comes apart Is all for you or all for 'I'? I want to wait until we die You're here afraid yet still you try As life for me is life through 'I' If all for three is all for five Then we'll have peace until we die Close your eyes and go to sleep Close your eyes and go to sleep Peace to you... Peace to you... Peace to you. Hey little one think about a time When all the waves and oceans rise Hey little one think about a time And all the way you loaded all your dolls and toys into the car ...and we are here while you are far And all I ever think about is you It's only father feathers. It's only feathers. They say heaven was in tune your point of view I try to see your point of view The door opens into your eyes And I have wondered when we die He won't have due this falling ride As I'll have to already child So all for you and all for I Lets just forgive and let this child... So all for you and all for I So lets forgive and let this lie... Close your eyes and go to sleep Close your eyes and go to sleep Peace to you... Peace to you... Peace to you. Peace to you Peace to you Peace to all Peace to you Peace to all Peace to all Generally we are a lonely people Generally we are alone Generally we are alone in lonely worlds Generally we are a lonely people Generally we are alone alone... Generally we are alone in lonely worlds Generally we are a lonely people ... Generally we are alone Generally we are alone. Peace to you""
Lyrics submitted by hallowedbe666
Feather Lyrics as written by Devin Garrett Townsend
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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