Detlef Schrempf
Whispers of Reflection: Band of Horses' Detlef Schrempf
Lyrics
And take a little walk when the worst is to come
Encouraging someone to take a stroll during difficult times.
When I saw you looking like I never thought
Expressing surprise at seeing the person in a way not expected.
And say you're at a loss or forgot that words can do more than harm
Advising not to underestimate the power of words, as they can do more than just cause harm.
Oh
Repetition for emphasis or emotional effect.
Oh
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-The town is gonna talk, but these people do not
Anticipating gossip in the town but noting that certain people won't see things through.
See things through to the very minimal
Suggesting a lack of commitment or depth in understanding.
But what's it gonna cost to be gone?
Pondering the cost of leaving a situation.
If we see you like I hoped we never would
Reflecting on an unwanted sighting of someone.
Oh
Repetition for emphasis or emotional effect.
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-My eyes can't look at you any other way
Expressing a limitation in how the eyes perceive the person, only in a certain way.
Any other way, any other way
-My eyes can't look at you any other way
-Any other way, any other way
-So take it as a song or a lesson to learn
Suggesting that the lyrics can be seen as either a song or a lesson.
And sometime soon be better than you were
Encouraging personal growth and improvement over time.
If you say you're gonna go, then be careful
Cautioning someone about the consequences of their decisions, specifically leaving.
And watch how you treat every living soul
Advocating for treating others with care and respect.
Oh
Repetition for emphasis or emotional effect.
Oh
-Oh
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-My eyes can't look at you any other way
Reiterating the limited way the eyes can perceive the person.
Any other way, any other way
-When eyes can't look at you any other way
-Any other way, any other way
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