Set Adrift on Memory Bliss
Nostalgic Reflections: Set Adrift on Memory Bliss
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Set Adrift On Memory Bliss Of You oh oh oh O
Expressing a feeling of being lost in nostalgic memories of a person.
I know that much is true
Asserting a belief in the truth or certainty of a statement.
I know that much is true
-The camera pans on a cocktail glass, behind the blinds of plastic plants
Describing a scene with a cocktail glass and plastic plants through the lens of a camera.
I found the lady with the fat diamond ring
Discovering a woman with a large diamond ring.
And you know I can't remember a damn thing
Expressing difficulty in remembering details.
I think it's one of those de-ja 'vu things or a dreams trying to tell me something
Speculating on the nature of a recurring experience or dream and questioning if thoughts about it will cease.
Or will I ever stop thinking about it I don't know I doubt it
-Subterranean by design I wonder what I would find if I met you
Contemplating what might be discovered in a meeting with someone.
Let my eyes caress you, Until I meet the thought of Mrs. Princess Who
Expressing a desire to visually appreciate someone until the thought of another person interrupts.
I often wondered what makes her work, I guess I'll leave that question to the experts
Reflecting on the mystery of a woman's inner workings, leaving the question to experts.
Assuming that there are some out there, They're probably alone solitaire
Suggesting that those who understand such mysteries are likely lonely.
I can remember when I caught up with a past time intimate friend she said
Recalling a past encounter with a friend and acknowledging her beauty while recognizing a lack of significance.
Bet you probably gonna say I look lovely, But you probably don't think nothing of me
-She was right though I can't lie, She's just one of those corners in my mind
-And I'll just put her right back with the rest, That's the way it goes I guess
-Baby you send me, Set Adrift On Memory Bliss of You
Expressing the emotional impact of the person on the speaker, using the metaphor of being adrift on memory bliss.
Baby you send me, Set Adrift On Memory Bliss Of You
-Careless whisper's from a careless man, A neutron dance for a neutron fan
Describing various elements, including careless whispers, a neutron dance, and dangerous marionette strings, hinting at the troubles they bring.
Marionette strings are dangerous things, I thought of all the troubles they bring me
-Eye for eye, spy for spy rubber bands expand to frustrating sighs
-Tell me she's not dreaming She got an ACE in the hole it doesn't have meaning
-Reality used to be a friend of mine complete control I don't take too kind
Expressing a shift in perception where reality is no longer a friend, and control is challenging.
Christina Applegate you gotta put me on and you can guess who's piece of that cake is jack gone
Mentioning Christina Applegate and a desire to be recognized or acknowledged.
She broke a wishbone and wished for a sign, I told her whispers in my heart were fine
Referring to a wishbone and expressing empathy for a woman's feelings.
And did she think she would do, I feel for her, I really do
-Staring at the ring finger on her hand, He wanted her to be a big P.M. Dawn fan
Describing a scene where a man wishes for a woman to be a fan of the group P.M. Dawn.
Back with the rest, That's the way it goes I guess
Reiterating the acceptance of putting things back as they are.
Baby you send me, Set Adrift On Memory Bliss of You
Repeating the emotional impact of the person on the speaker using the metaphor of being adrift on memory bliss.
Baby you send me, Set Adrift On Memory Bliss Of You
-Baby you send me, Set Adrift On Memory Bliss of You
-Baby you send me, Set Adrift On Memory Bliss Of You
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