Lyric discussion by geraldinesasquatch 

Cover art for Ring on the sill lyrics by Cowboy Junkies, The

I'm thinking of the long siege to come

and I'm thinking of the long road ahead

and the strength we'll need just to reach the end

Looking for the balance between this fear that I feel

And a love that has graced my life

I never thought I'd feel this way. It cuts right through me.

I don't know there's anything left of me to hold on to.

To me it's about the honeymoon being over, and the work that comes to stay with someone who may be flawed, recognizing my own flaws as well. It's the day to day, the dishes stacked high, the love has waned the ring is on the sill. It's not bad, it's not good, it's just waiting to get what needs to be done done and waiting to die.