Fable
[Verse 1]
Fable and truth
Reflects a contrast between myth and reality, setting up a theme of questioning beliefs.
Direct me to someone who gives me the juice and new rules
A desire for guidance from someone who offers inspiration and a new perspective.
Someone to tell me we're not born to be mules in this
Seeking someone who assures them that life isn’t meant to be a burden, a search for purpose beyond mere labor.
Everything, it contradicts
Expresses a feeling of dissonance or conflict in their worldview or understanding.
[Verse 2]
Hedges of prayer
Refers to protective prayers, as if seeking security through faith or belief.
'Cause you believe, doesn't mean that it's there, it's so rare
Acknowledges the limits of belief; simply having faith doesn’t guarantee truth or presence.
It's so rare that somebody'd look out for you (Look out for you, look out for you)
Speaks to a longing for genuine care from others, which feels scarce or unreliable.
Thoughts and prayers was all they'd do (All they'd do, they'd do, they'd do, they'd do)
Critiques "thoughts and prayers" as an inadequate response, lacking real action or support.
[Verse 3]
When I lifted her urn
Describes a personal moment with the ashes of a loved one, suggesting a confrontation with mortality.
Divinity says, "Destiny can't be earned or returned"
A reminder from a higher perspective that destiny is not transactional; it’s beyond control.
I feel when I question, my skin starts to burn
Indicates discomfort or guilt when questioning deeper beliefs, as if it causes internal conflict.
Why does my skin start to burn?
A rhetorical question, underscoring the unease that comes with doubt or self-reflection.
[Verse 4]
Ah-ah, capital loss
Possibly refers to emotional or spiritual loss, not just financial, hinting at a sense of depletion.
Love was the law and religion was taught, I'm not bought
A statement of independence; though raised with specific beliefs, they refuse to be "purchased" by them.
Feel when we argue, our skin starts to rot
Describes how conflict can feel like decay, affecting both partners in a relationship.
Our skin starts to rot
Repetition emphasizes the destructive effect of unresolved disputes.
[Bridge]
Oh
Oh
A pause, possibly conveying a moment of reflection or emotional weight.
[Verse 5]
So share me your plan
A request for understanding or guidance, hoping for insight into a larger purpose.
If I implore you, could I be your lamb? Understand
Invokes the idea of a sacrificial lamb, seeking to follow or sacrifice if it brings meaning.
I look for the truth in the back of your hand, and I
Searching for hidden truths in another person’s actions or gestures, looking for sincerity.
Look into the open sky
Looking to the heavens for answers or peace, suggesting hope or spiritual searching.
[Outro]
Stars blink like my sister's eyes (Hey, princess, it's Celi, I'm just calling you to wish you luck on your performance at the café)
Stars remind the narrator of their sister’s eyes, a moment of sentimental connection.
Stars blink like my sister's eyes (Um, I love you, you're gonna kill it, bye, baby)
A recorded message brings a personal, affectionate touch, grounding the cosmic imagery.
Stars blink like her eyes
Like her eyes
Repetition creates a feeling of fondness and longing, holding onto a cherished memory.
I dream of eternal life
Desires a sense of timelessness, perhaps to keep loved ones close forever.
I dream of eternal life
Echoes a hope for life beyond death, suggesting a deep yearning for continuity.
