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Post by 12ktina on Jul 23, 2007 23:17:52 GMT 10
This is a beautiful song from a father to his son!
I felt the very same way when my son was young, wanting to keep him innocent and protect him from the world!
I still feel that way, and he is now 11!! It might be harder at this age, but he is still a beautiful boy!!
Can anyone explain what they think the first verse means? I'm not sure and would like other's ideas.
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Post by Mysterri on Jul 23, 2007 23:41:54 GMT 10
This is how I interpret the first verse and I suppose many people will have their own interpretation of the lyrics.
From this face sees no disgrace
The innocent child sees no disgrace in anyone or anything because he does not yet know or understand that emotion.
shelters my walls and my cries
The beautiful innocence of his son shelters Damien from the outside world and the inner emotions an adult endures. Jarvis puts life into perspective for him.
down by the drop where tomorrow got caught
*I love this line* The future is yet to come but Damien is embracing the present with his baby boy and all of the wonderful things that are unfolding in him. Tomorrow (the future) will come soon enough.
opens up all our doors
What he learns from his tiny son will make him a better man and enrich his life tenfold.
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Post by 12ktina on Jul 24, 2007 0:02:35 GMT 10
Thanks Mysterri.
It's an interesting verse isn't it.
My feeling was that the first line meant that as a father he can see nothing bad (disgrace) in his son
Shelters my walls & my cries - I wasn't sure, I like your interpretation
Yes I agree with you in the third line - when you have a baby it's like time stands still for those first few months, so tomorrow just disappears
Opens up all of our doors - yes, life opens in many different ways when you have a family. Your past, your own childhood, is sometimes opened before you in ways you had not anticipated.
I enjoyed your thoughts, it always helps me to understand poetry better to have someone to talk it over with.
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Post by Leithal Dame on Jul 24, 2007 11:44:49 GMT 10
Shimms' interpretation mirrors mine exactly. Only I'm pretty sure I couldn't say it so well.
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Post by 12ktina on Jul 24, 2007 12:01:41 GMT 10
Hey, I've been listening to this song again (and again and again!) and I think we got some of the words wrong in the first verse:
I think the first line should be:
Shelters my woes and my cries
and the last line of the first verse should be:
opens up bolted down doors
I think that makes more sense to the interpretation of the verse. What do you think?
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Post by Leithal Dame on Jul 24, 2007 13:02:32 GMT 10
Yes Tina! That is what I'm hearing also.  Isn't it just the most beautiful song?! |
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Post by Mysterri on Jul 24, 2007 13:08:42 GMT 10
Hey, I've been listening to this song again (and again and again!) and I think we got some of the words wrong in the first verse: I think the first line should be: Shelters my woes and my cries and the last line of the first verse should be: opens up bolted down doors I think that makes more sense to the interpretation of the verse. What do you think? Yes, I agree Tina, those are the lyrics. I'm listening to Song For Jarvis as I type, OMG it is soooo beautiful. Sorry for the mix-up but I copied and pasted the verse from a message someone had posted. Shelters my woes and my cries. My interpretation of this line still stands, and the line makes more sense. Opens up bolted down doors. Your interpretation of this line is spot on. |
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Post by 12ktina on Jul 24, 2007 13:17:42 GMT 10
Yes, I noticed that you copied it from before. Damien sings very clearly, however some words are a little hard to hear clearly probably due to his accent. Good thing we aren't all fans of someone like James Reyne!!!  |
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Post by Mysterri on Jul 24, 2007 13:33:25 GMT 10
James Reyne! He was a shocker, I used to make up my own lyrics because I had no idea what he was singing. |
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Post by 12ktina on Jul 24, 2007 13:34:58 GMT 10
I sometimes wondered if he even knew!! Makes it easier for a singer if they should happen to forget the words! ;D
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Post by Leithal Dame on Jul 24, 2007 14:08:38 GMT 10
I understand what D is singing better than most others. The odd word might get lost but that's all. His diction is excellent. |
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Post by morgaine on Jul 24, 2007 14:39:49 GMT 10
Am loving the vocal overdubbing on this one too...Double D!!
B-ewtiful song *sigh* (we do need a sigh smilie on DLO, don't we..)
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Post by Mi chiamano Kami on Jul 24, 2007 15:43:50 GMT 10
I didn't realise just how beautiful a song this was until I had it on repeat for about a day. ;D My mother and I have agreed it's very like John Denver's style of music, especially with the guitar work - and, well, what more could you ask for?
I love the unpolished lyrics and vocal performance too - it comes across as so naive and heartfelt, which of course totally suits the song. Sigh smiley would not go astray at all in this thread!
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Post by hyperrune on Jul 24, 2007 19:04:26 GMT 10
I'm so glad Damien decided to keep this rather acoustic on the 22 Steps B-side, gotta love that last note!  It's such a touching song, straight from the heart! Not a single cliche, and it's so poignant, it should be an anthem for parents  |
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Post by hyperrune on Jul 24, 2007 19:10:03 GMT 10
Actually, this has the potential to become the new Come to Me, each of Damien's loved ones has their turn in the spotlight. Which begs the question - who does back-up vocals? We know it's not Jarvis  |
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Isn't it just the most beautiful song?!
