Meaning of "The Night My Piano Upped and Died" by Johnny Flynn

"The Night My Piano Upped and Died" uses the metaphor of a piano to explore themes of love, loss, and the passing of time. The piano symbolizes relationships and the inevitable deterioration that comes with time. The decay of the piano reflects the decay of love and the toll that life can take. The raindrop tears, swelled woodwork, and debt symbolize the hardships and disappointments that can come with love. The imagery of the piano laughing down the phone and singing the blues suggests a sense of acceptance and even liberation in letting go of something that has run its course. The repetition of "Lost in dreams and crumpled pride, The night my piano upped and died, died, died" emphasizes the finality of the end of the piano's life, mirroring the end of a chapter in one's own life.