Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: guitar
Song Meaning of “The Child or the Pigeon” by Ulrich Schnauss
This song by Ulrich Schnauss speaks to the human experience of life’s paradoxes, and our quest to reconcile them on our own terms. The track’s cascading synths capture a sense of conflicting emotions, as we feel pulled in two directions-represented by the child and the pigeon of the song-without a clear resolution. We can hear a “sense of yearning” throughout the song, as the narrator searches for an answer to his dilemma. The lyrics seem to reflect a struggle between hope and doubt in our own paths-”But if I give into the fear, then all this hope I feel, it’s wasted years”-and a fear of following our true heart-”Or do I choose to come along for the ride, and will I be happy if I do?” The song ultimately asks us, can we find solace in the duality of life, and be content with what we can’t control? This song highlights our need to make decisions, take chances, and remain open to life’s surprises.