Lyrics
You sit there in your heartache
You are experiencing heartache and distress.
Waiting on some beautiful boy to
You're anticipating the arrival of a handsome young man.
To save you from your old ways
You hope this person can rescue you from your past mistakes.
You play forgiveness
You engage in the act of forgiving.
Watch it now, here he comes
Be alert, he is approaching.
He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
Physically, he doesn't resemble Jesus.
But he talks like a gentlemen
Despite the appearance, he speaks politely.
Like you imagined when you were young
Similar to the idealized image you had in youth.
Can we climb this mountain?
Is it possible for us to overcome challenges?
I don't know
Uncertain about the possibility.
Higher now than ever before
We are at a higher point in life than ever.
I know we can make it if we take it slow
If we proceed cautiously, we can succeed.
Let's take it easy
Suggesting a need for a relaxed approach.
Easy now, watch it go
Be calm and observe the situation.
We're burning down the highway skyline
Describing a fast-paced, intense experience.
On the back of a hurricane that started turning
Metaphorically riding a destructive force.
When you were young
Referring to a past time of youth.
When you were young
Reiteration of a nostalgic moment.
And sometimes you close your eyes
Sometimes recalling memories by closing your eyes.
And see the place where you used to live
Visualizing the place of your youth in your mind.
When you were young
Affirming the connection to the past when young.
They say the devil's water, it ain't so sweet
Cautioning about tempting but harmful things.
You don't have to drink right now
No need to indulge now, but you can experience a bit.
But you can dip your feet
Suggesting a measured and occasional indulgence.
Every once in a little while
Encouraging moderation and balance.
You sit there in your heartache
A repetition of the initial feelings of heartache.
Waiting on some beautiful boy to
Anticipating another attempt to rescue through a person.
To save you from your old ways
Repeating the desire for salvation from past wrongs.
You play forgiveness
Continuing the theme of seeking forgiveness.
Watch it now, here he comes
Be prepared, the anticipated person is approaching again.
He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
Physically not resembling Jesus but possessing virtues.
But he talks like a gentlemen
Similar to the idealized image from youth.
Like you imagined when you were young
Reflecting on the past and youthful aspirations.
(Talks like a gentlemen, like you imagined)
Emphasizing the person's polite demeanor.
When you were young
Reiterating the nostalgic reference to youth.
I said he doesn't look a thing like Jesus
Repeating the physical dissimilarity to Jesus.
He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
Emphasizing the contrast to a traditional image.
But more than you'll ever know
The person possesses qualities beyond apparent appearances.
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