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So you'd sing a lullaby to get me to sleep
So it's no surprise my eyes are never heavy
For I've not seen you in the flesh for so long
That I'm not sure we would know each other at all
Oh the weight it must be light wherever you are
And I know you don't think twice wherever you are
Oh the weight it must be light wherever you are
And I know you don't think twice wherever you are
So I will hum alone, too far from you
All that I say now is nothing to you
We will lie under different stars
I am where I am, and you're where you are
You're where you are
Oh the weight it must be light wherever you are
And I know you don't think twice wherever you are
And I'd ask if you're alright wherever you are
And do you think of me, you might, wherever you are
So it's no surprise my eyes are never heavy
For I've not seen you in the flesh for so long
That I'm not sure we would know each other at all
Oh the weight it must be light wherever you are
And I know you don't think twice wherever you are
Oh the weight it must be light wherever you are
And I know you don't think twice wherever you are
So I will hum alone, too far from you
All that I say now is nothing to you
We will lie under different stars
I am where I am, and you're where you are
You're where you are
Oh the weight it must be light wherever you are
And I know you don't think twice wherever you are
And I'd ask if you're alright wherever you are
And do you think of me, you might, wherever you are
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"So you'd sing a lullaby to get me to sleep
So it's no surprise my eyes are never heavy
For I've not seen you in the flesh for so long
That I'm not sure we would know each other at all"
like a parent might sing lullabys. this person has obviously been gone for a long time.
"Oh the weight it must be light wherever you are
And I know you don't think twice wherever you are"
might indicate this person is in heaven, with no more cares or worries.
"So I will hum alone, too far from you
All that I say now is nothing to you"
because they can't hear her where they are and earthly concerns are no longer of consequence.
"We will lie under different stars
I am where I am, and you're where you are
You're where you are"
it hints at a different circumstance of existence. as in the two cannot be together for physical reasons, like being on two different existential planes, rather than emotional reasons.
I think its similar to yeahyeahyeah's "maps" or postal service's "such great heights" which are songs about long distance relationships caused by touring.
i think its about a failed long distance relationship.
darkeyes had it right using the word "captivating" this song just takes my breath away.
"the weight it must be light wherever you are." Unlike you, that person feels no burden, has no heavy heart over all of this, while you suffer the burden of still loving he/she regardless. At this time, things have either gone so bad or you have waited so long that all that you say now is nothing to that person. In the end, you are left to hum this sad tune by yourself, in utter resignation. In the end, you accept that you two are simply on different paths, under different stars.
Despite the fact that listening to this song is like sticking a hot poker into an open wound for me, I cant help but listen to it repeatedly. Besides the awesome lyrics, the mellow yet solemn tone of the singer's voice is just absolutely captivating. Definitely one of the best if the THE best song by them.