Lyrics
Listen up old friend, I know it’s to understand
Recognizing the listener as an old friend, acknowledging the difficulty in understanding.
But you must do what you must know deep down
Emphasizing the necessity for the listener to act based on their deep-seated knowledge.
Stop feeling so sad
Encouraging the friend to stop feeling sad, possibly in the face of challenges or setbacks.
Coz one of these days old friend, I know you’ll come to comprehend
Anticipating that the friend will eventually comprehend the reasons for restarting or beginning anew.
Just why you had to start again oh boy
Reflecting on the inevitability of starting over and the contemplation of the reasons behind it.
It might get you down, down, down
Acknowledging the potential emotional impact of starting again, using the repetition of "down."
But soon in time, you’ll be back doing your tricks again
Expressing confidence that, in time, the friend will return to their usual activities or skills.
And light moves fast another beam flies by
Musing on the swift passage of time and the continuous movement forward, using the metaphor of light.
Edge closer to the sun
Encouraging the friend to approach challenges, symbolized by the sun, with determination.
And suddenly old friend
Pointing out a moment when the friend will experience a significant change or realization.
Well all this hurt will start to mend
Predicting that the pain or sorrow will gradually heal over time.
You cannot keep a good man down oh boy
Asserting the resilience of a good person, implying that setbacks won't keep them down.
You’ll rise so strong, strong,strong
Foreseeing the friend rising stronger after facing challenges, emphasizing strength through repetition.
So hold on
Encouraging the friend to hold on, possibly through tough times or uncertainties.
So listen up old friend
Reiterating the call for the friend to listen and pay attention to the forthcoming advice or insights.
The current will carve up the sand
Using the metaphor of a current carving up sand to depict change, revealing new aspects of life.
Revealing life you’ve never seen before
Anticipating the friend experiencing a renewed sense of life, possibly after overcoming challenges.
You’ll feel so alive
Expressing the intense and invigorating feeling of being alive after confronting and overcoming difficulties.
You’ll feel so alive
Repeating the sentiment of feeling alive, emphasizing the profound impact of the positive change.
You’ll feel so alive
Reiterating the intense, positive emotions associated with overcoming challenges and starting anew.
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