[verse 1 - slow acoustic strum, clipped delivery, acoustic scale coloring] In the shrine of those eyes Letters unread, buried deep Mercury rising, pledges die Compass aching while we sleep [chorus - wide strum, mixolydian lift] In the laps of forgetfulness This dove’s philosophy means nothing The word “departure” has been abused By hearts that couldn’t stay [verse 2 - darker acoustic scale riff, restless push] Burning frost in patient hands Memories on the brink of breaking What good are all these gentle plans When love is forsaking [chorus - driving mixolydian energy, tense but open] In the laps of forgetfulness This dove’s philosophy means nothing The word “departure” has been abused By hearts that couldn’t stay [bridge - stripped down, softer strum, almost spoken, modal shift back to acoustic scale] Worthless wisdom against goodbye In the shrine of those eyes Love fades away [final chorus - mixolydian release, then collapse back into acoustic scale] In the laps of forgetfulness We’re letting go In the shrine of those eyes Love fades away
