Thought I’ve listened to and have loved this for so many years, I lose myself in the indescribable beauty of this song, every time.
To me, this song is about two who have known much tragedy and heartbreak, year after year, like rows of dominoes falling down, one after another after another. Then, finally, the endless winter of their broken lives promises the coming of spring, whispering, encouraging them to
“Make the most of all you still have coming to you- stand up to the blow that fate has struck upon you.”
As they do, tears of exhaustion mixed with joy fall from their eyes: “Lay down on the ground and let the tears run from you,
Crying to the grass and trees and heaven finally on your knees.”
Now, filled with a hope that has been absent for so long brings the courageous cry,
“Let me live again, let life come find me wanting,
Spring must strike again against the shield of winter.
Let me feel once more the arms of love surround me
Telling me the danger's past, I need not fear the icy blast again.”
Then,the two lovers bathe in delight as
“Laughter and music and perfume linger here,
And there, and there.
Wine flows from flask to glass and mouth.
As it soothes, confusing our doubts...”.
Though peace and happiness surround them, they are tempted to fear the return of the pain they knew before. However, bliss discourages their fear, and they savor the beauty of new life.
Thought I’ve listened to and have loved this for so many years, I lose myself in the indescribable beauty of this song, every time.
To me, this song is about two who have known much tragedy and heartbreak, year after year, like rows of dominoes falling down, one after another after another. Then, finally, the endless winter of their broken lives promises the coming of spring, whispering, encouraging them to “Make the most of all you still have coming to you- stand up to the blow that fate has struck upon you.” As they do, tears of exhaustion mixed with joy fall from their eyes: “Lay down on the ground and let the tears run from you, Crying to the grass and trees and heaven finally on your knees.” Now, filled with a hope that has been absent for so long brings the courageous cry, “Let me live again, let life come find me wanting, Spring must strike again against the shield of winter. Let me feel once more the arms of love surround me Telling me the danger's past, I need not fear the icy blast again.” Then,the two lovers bathe in delight as “Laughter and music and perfume linger here, And there, and there. Wine flows from flask to glass and mouth. As it soothes, confusing our doubts...”. Though peace and happiness surround them, they are tempted to fear the return of the pain they knew before. However, bliss discourages their fear, and they savor the beauty of new life.