This song is about being torn between being a part of the others, or being alone.
That "Solitude stands by the window" means that she can disapear any moment. It also symbolizes freedom, if the window is open. That she's been waiting means that she's always been there, and this is just the time that she's shown herself. "The slant of the late afternoon" might mean that there's not much time left.
Solitude seems like a dark, shy character. She's alone, but trying to offer friendship, hence the "hand extended". That her "palm is split with a flower, with a flame" symbolizes the dual nature of solitude. It seems good, but can damage you if you get too much. Of course, flames can warm you, and flowers have their thorns.
Basically this song is about one's shadow. It's also a reminder that solitude is being by one's self, not being alone. "Each time we've met" obviously means that this is not the only occurance.
"I've come to set a twisted thing straight" and "lighten this dark heart" reminds me of strong introverted-ness, and how being alone gives us (introverts) energy, as opposed to being with others. :) "And she takes my wrist, I feel her imprint of fear" reflects the desperetness of the situation, and the fear. Also, that the narrator says /her/ imprint of fear, expresses a certain detachment from one's emotions. "I've never thought of finding you here" means that the inkling of peace was a surprise.
That the crowd is watching is simply anxiety, fear of being exposed. That "They're sitting all together in the dark in the warm" simply expresses the bliss of ignorance. "I wanted to be in there among them" and "I see how their eyes are gathered into one" shows that the narrator wants to be part of a group, but is wary of the almost hive mentality.
Anyway, I'm pretty much sure that I'm over-analyzing this. Or under-analyzing it. Or whatever. :) But, to each their own.
This song is about being torn between being a part of the others, or being alone.
That "Solitude stands by the window" means that she can disapear any moment. It also symbolizes freedom, if the window is open. That she's been waiting means that she's always been there, and this is just the time that she's shown herself. "The slant of the late afternoon" might mean that there's not much time left.
Solitude seems like a dark, shy character. She's alone, but trying to offer friendship, hence the "hand extended". That her "palm is split with a flower, with a flame" symbolizes the dual nature of solitude. It seems good, but can damage you if you get too much. Of course, flames can warm you, and flowers have their thorns.
Basically this song is about one's shadow. It's also a reminder that solitude is being by one's self, not being alone. "Each time we've met" obviously means that this is not the only occurance.
"I've come to set a twisted thing straight" and "lighten this dark heart" reminds me of strong introverted-ness, and how being alone gives us (introverts) energy, as opposed to being with others. :) "And she takes my wrist, I feel her imprint of fear" reflects the desperetness of the situation, and the fear. Also, that the narrator says /her/ imprint of fear, expresses a certain detachment from one's emotions. "I've never thought of finding you here" means that the inkling of peace was a surprise.
That the crowd is watching is simply anxiety, fear of being exposed. That "They're sitting all together in the dark in the warm" simply expresses the bliss of ignorance. "I wanted to be in there among them" and "I see how their eyes are gathered into one" shows that the narrator wants to be part of a group, but is wary of the almost hive mentality.
Anyway, I'm pretty much sure that I'm over-analyzing this. Or under-analyzing it. Or whatever. :) But, to each their own.