He knows it's ending. He's enjoying the last few seconds with whatever's ending. He wishes with all his heart to stop the time right there but he knows he can't. He's just paralyzed with sadness. Making the last effort and checking for the very last time if there's something he can do to change anything...
And that is what is breaking his heart.
I agree, this is beautifully sad, the knowledge that something so close to you is suddenly and enevitably about to change, and there is nothing you can do. Love and life are often out of our hands and that's the beauty of both. He's hoping he will not loose (her/him), and all he can do is watch it slip away. It may be about death or someone he loves or both. I feel it's about a lover that has emotionally moved on and while they haven't physically gone, they are just going through the motions, void of any real feeling....
I agree, this is beautifully sad, the knowledge that something so close to you is suddenly and enevitably about to change, and there is nothing you can do. Love and life are often out of our hands and that's the beauty of both. He's hoping he will not loose (her/him), and all he can do is watch it slip away. It may be about death or someone he loves or both. I feel it's about a lover that has emotionally moved on and while they haven't physically gone, they are just going through the motions, void of any real feeling.
To suggest the idea, without revealing it, gives greater meaning to each listener because we fill in the gaps and meanings as we believe fit. Great lyrics.
Totally agree with your interpretations...one of my favourite songs...soo chillingly beautiful!
Totally agree with your interpretations...one of my favourite songs...soo chillingly beautiful!
One question though...you say love and life are often out of hands (which i certainly agree with) but how is that the beauty of them? I know this if not related to the song..but im just interested...do you believe in fate by the way?
One question though...you say love and life are often out of hands (which i certainly agree with) but how is that the beauty of them? I know this if not related to the song..but im just interested...do you believe in fate by the way?
He knows it's ending. He's enjoying the last few seconds with whatever's ending. He wishes with all his heart to stop the time right there but he knows he can't. He's just paralyzed with sadness. Making the last effort and checking for the very last time if there's something he can do to change anything... And that is what is breaking his heart.
I agree, this is beautifully sad, the knowledge that something so close to you is suddenly and enevitably about to change, and there is nothing you can do. Love and life are often out of our hands and that's the beauty of both. He's hoping he will not loose (her/him), and all he can do is watch it slip away. It may be about death or someone he loves or both. I feel it's about a lover that has emotionally moved on and while they haven't physically gone, they are just going through the motions, void of any real feeling....
I agree, this is beautifully sad, the knowledge that something so close to you is suddenly and enevitably about to change, and there is nothing you can do. Love and life are often out of our hands and that's the beauty of both. He's hoping he will not loose (her/him), and all he can do is watch it slip away. It may be about death or someone he loves or both. I feel it's about a lover that has emotionally moved on and while they haven't physically gone, they are just going through the motions, void of any real feeling.
To suggest the idea, without revealing it, gives greater meaning to each listener because we fill in the gaps and meanings as we believe fit. Great lyrics.
Totally agree with your interpretations...one of my favourite songs...soo chillingly beautiful!
Totally agree with your interpretations...one of my favourite songs...soo chillingly beautiful!
One question though...you say love and life are often out of hands (which i certainly agree with) but how is that the beauty of them? I know this if not related to the song..but im just interested...do you believe in fate by the way?
One question though...you say love and life are often out of hands (which i certainly agree with) but how is that the beauty of them? I know this if not related to the song..but im just interested...do you believe in fate by the way?