1973
Time's Tapestry Unraveled: 1973's Poetic Journey Through Life
Lyrics
You got a certain way I swear of sticking it in
You have a unique way of expressing yourself, possibly causing emotional impact.
Even though you only ever lose or you win
Regardless of the outcome, whether winning or losing, your actions leave a lasting impression.
I always said I'd wait and wait and wait just to see
The speaker anticipated waiting patiently for something, but the wait has been prolonged since 1973.
But I've been waiting here since nineteen-seventy-three
The speaker emphasizes the long duration of waiting, suggesting a sense of longing or anticipation since 1973.
It only happens elsewhere
Repetition emphasizing that significant events or changes only occur in other places, not in the current situation.
It only happens elsewhere
-It only happens elsewhere
-It only happens elsewhere
-Looking back in time right now to seventy-two
Reflecting on the past in 1972, recalling shared experiences.
I remember all the stupid things we'd do
Memories of engaging in foolish or carefree activities.
Sitting 'round and speeding like its seventy-nine
Describing a time when the speaker and others were reckless, perhaps referring to drug use ('speeding').
There was always somewhere else I had to be in my mind
Despite being physically present, the speaker's mind was elsewhere, preoccupied with other thoughts.
Swimming in my mind
Repetition of "Swimming in my mind" suggests a state of deep contemplation or distraction.
Swimming in my mind
-Swimming in my mind
-In an electric sky
Imagery of an electric sky, possibly symbolizing a vivid or electrifying mental state.
Looking below
Looking below may imply introspection or reflecting on one's own thoughts.
Well, it changed my dreams
Changes in dreams and a sense of disillusionment; reality is different from expectations.
And now nothing is quite what it seems
-It only happens elsewhere
Repetition emphasizing the belief that significant things only happen elsewhere, not in the speaker's life.
It only happens elsewhere
-It only happens elsewhere
-It only happens elsewhere
-You got a certain way I swear
Reiteration of a unique and possibly impactful way of expressing oneself.
Of sticking it there
-Ridiculously obvious
-And never less aware
-I always said I'd wait and wait and wait just to see
Repetition of the prolonged wait since 1973, expressing a sense of longing.
I've been waiting here since nineteen-seventy-three
-It only happens elsewhere
Reiteration that significant events only happen elsewhere, denying responsibility or involvement.
It only happens elsewhere
-It only happens elsewhere
-I didn't do it I swear
The speaker denies any wrongdoing, possibly suggesting a sense of guilt or being falsely accused.
I wasn't even there
Further denial of being present at a certain place or time.
Elsewhere
Repetition of "Elsewhere," emphasizing the speaker's belief or desire to be in a different, more meaningful place.
Elsewhere
-I must have been elsewhere
The speaker expresses uncertainty about their location during a specific time, reinforcing the theme of being mentally or emotionally absent.
I must have been elsewhere
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