Lyrics
Time marches on so I've heard
Time is passing, as commonly acknowledged.
And I won't contest it
The speaker accepts the inevitability of time passing.
Still I would like to believe
Expressing a desire to believe there is still time left.
That I've got a bit more time
Hopeful that there is more time available.
I could tell this to you
The speaker has something to say but is hesitant or reluctant.
But I wouldn't try it
Not willing to attempt expressing the message.
I'm diving down over you
Using imagery of a fighter pilot descending towards a target.
Like a fighter pilot
Comparing the speaker's approach to a fighter pilot's descent.
But all the ammunition's gone
Alluding to running out of resources or arguments.
And all the engines have been blown
Suggesting a critical loss or failure in the situation.
Watch it all go up in smoke...oh no
Describing the aftermath of the depletion, possibly with regret.
I've been put off in my search
Distraction or delay in finding a perfect refuge or solution.
For the perfect fortress
Continued challenges in the search for an ideal sanctuary.
Still I can dream of a place
Despite difficulties, maintaining dreams of a victorious place.
Where I know I'd win the fight
Confidence in winning the metaphorical battle in this ideal place.
I could tell this to you
Similar to line 6, expressing hesitation or reluctance.
But I wouldn't buy it
Unconvinced or skeptical about conveying a particular message.
I'm diving down over you
Repetition of the fighter pilot imagery, emphasizing descent.
Like a fighter pilot
Reiterating the comparison of the speaker's approach to a fighter pilot.
But all the ammunition's gone
Reinforcing the theme of depletion or exhaustion of resources.
And all the engines have been blown
Continuing the theme of significant failure or loss in the situation.
Watch it all go up in smoke...oh no
Observing the consequences as everything disintegrates.
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