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Journey Across Memories: Alphaville's Melodic Tale of Longing
Lyrics
There's a man waving his hat
Observing a man gesturing with his hat.
At a starting aeroplane
At an airplane initiating its journey.
On a faded photograph from long ago
Referring to a worn-out picture from the distant past.
And I wondered who he was
Expressing curiosity about the man's identity.
And who was on the plane
Wondering about the occupants of the plane.
And where the flight was going to
Pondering the destination of the flight.
And I felt kind of homesick
Feeling a sense of longing for home.
Although you were with me
Despite your presence with me.
Save a prayer, a prayer for me
Requesting a prayer to be offered for oneself.
When will I ever come back again?
Questioning the possibility of returning.
Save a prayer, a prayer for me
Reiterating the plea for a prayer.
When will I ever come back again?
Expressing uncertainty about returning.
When the circle is fulfilled
When the cycle of events is complete.
And the planes are coming back
When the planes return.
Then I will be there to welcome you home
Commitment to welcome someone home.
And it will be my turn
Anticipating one's turn.
And nothing shall be left
Nothing will remain except memories and photos.
But memories and fading photographs
Illustrating the transience of things.
You see, I'm on my way
Stating the journey is underway.
Some have to go, some have to stay
Some depart, some remain.
Save a prayer
Reiteration of the plea for a prayer.
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