It seems to picture the point of view of the one who is left behind in the woodkid's journey, the mother/lover. A passive figure who'll never get a glimpse of the anything beyond homeland, but keeps loyalty to the kid and waits for his glorious return. And as wise as loyalty and not going after him may be, the loneliness is still unsettling. Somewhat reminded me of "Penelope", Odisseus' wife, who in the poem waits for him for 10 years.
I just love how this is followed by "Iron", which works like a response to this one, showing the struggle of the one who went on the journey. Here the snow and ice are displayed in a idealistic manner:
"I've never seen the Northern Lights,
I've never seen the snow
I never walked across the ice
I ignore the ocean's flow"
While in "Iron" the harsh reality comes down:
"This steady burst of snow is burning my hands
I'm frozen to the bones, I am
A million miles from home, I'm walking away
I can't remind your eyes, your face."
It seems to picture the point of view of the one who is left behind in the woodkid's journey, the mother/lover. A passive figure who'll never get a glimpse of the anything beyond homeland, but keeps loyalty to the kid and waits for his glorious return. And as wise as loyalty and not going after him may be, the loneliness is still unsettling. Somewhat reminded me of "Penelope", Odisseus' wife, who in the poem waits for him for 10 years.
I just love how this is followed by "Iron", which works like a response to this one, showing the struggle of the one who went on the journey. Here the snow and ice are displayed in a idealistic manner:
"I've never seen the Northern Lights, I've never seen the snow I never walked across the ice I ignore the ocean's flow"
While in "Iron" the harsh reality comes down:
"This steady burst of snow is burning my hands I'm frozen to the bones, I am A million miles from home, I'm walking away I can't remind your eyes, your face."
Just awesome...
I think you pretty much nailed it !! You have an awesome ear and a great way of explaining things. Thank you for your input !!
I think you pretty much nailed it !! You have an awesome ear and a great way of explaining things. Thank you for your input !!
I made an account just to +1 your thoughts. Great insight! Thank you!
I made an account just to +1 your thoughts. Great insight! Thank you!
during the concert yesterday he said that this song's written for his mother, so I guess your interpretation is pretty close to the truth!
during the concert yesterday he said that this song's written for his mother, so I guess your interpretation is pretty close to the truth!