A Room Lives In Lucy (w S H Jones)

And Also The Trees' song "A Room Lives In Lucy (w S H Jones)" is a haunting exploration of memory, emotion, and the passage of time. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a room that exists within Lucy, a metaphorical space filled with echoes of the past. The opening lines, "I hear voices from another morning / And in the sunlight I feel the room grow," suggest a connection to memories that are both distant and immediate, as if the past is constantly intruding upon the present. The imagery of windows, white curtains, and smooth walls evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing, while the repeated mention of floors and the need to get up off them hints at a struggle to move forward or escape from a stagnant state.

The character of Lucy seems to embody a sense of waiting and unfulfilled potential. The lines "She says she's leaving / But she will never go / Wilting while waiting in the dark leaves" suggest a person who is trapped in a cycle of anticipation and disappointment. The metaphor of wilting flowers and falling petals further emphasizes themes of decay and the passage of time. The rain, a recurring motif in the song, symbolizes both cleansing and melancholy, reflecting the complex emotions tied to Lucy's existence.

The song also touches on the idea of escape and the search for beauty. The repeated lines "There are a lot of nice places we could go / There are such a lot of nice places we could go" convey a yearning for new experiences and a better life. However, the uncertainty of "But where is it we go" and the imagery of crumbled statues and dappled wood suggest that this search is fraught with obstacles and the remnants of past failures. The gentle laughter that swirls around the room and the final line "And she's gone" leave the listener with a sense of unresolved tension and the ephemeral nature of happiness and fulfillment.