Lyrics
One by one, they followed the sun,
Individuals moved forward, following a path illuminated by the sun.
One by one, until there were none.
Continued progression until no one remained.
Two by two, to their lovers they flew,
Couples departed to meet their respective lovers.
Two by two, into the foggy dew.
These pairs vanished into a mysterious, unclear situation.
Three by three, they danced on the sea,
A group of three danced upon the sea.
Four by four, they danced on the shore,
Four individuals danced along the shore.
Five by five, they tried to survive,
A group of five struggled to survive together.
Six by six, they were playing with tricks.
A group of six engaged in playful deception or manipulation.
How many paths did they try and fail?
Questioning the numerous attempts and failures made by these individuals.
How many of their brothers and sisters lingered in jail?
Reflecting on how many of their peers faced imprisonment.
How much poison did they inhale?
Contemplating the extent of toxic influences they endured.
How many black cats crossed their trail?
Curiosity about the superstitions or bad omens encountered.
Seven by seven, they headed for heaven,
A group of seven moved towards a heavenly destination.
Eight by eight, they got to the gate,
Eight individuals reached the gate, potentially symbolizing a threshold.
Nine by nine, they drank the wine,
Nine individuals partook in consuming wine.
Ten by ten, they drank again.
A group of ten indulged in drinking again.
How many tomorrow's have are they given away?
Contemplating the number of opportunities or chances wasted or given away.
How many compared to yesterday?
Comparing the current situation or opportunities to those in the past.
How many more without any reward?
Considering how much effort was expended without any apparent reward.
How many more can they afford?
Questioning their ability to sustain further losses or sacrifices.
Two by two, they stepped into the ark,
A repetition of couples entering a protective space, akin to Noah's ark.
Two by two, they step in the dark.
The pairs venture into an uncertain or obscure future.
Three by three, they're turning the key,
A group of three takes a significant action, potentially unlocking or revealing something.
Four by four, they turn it some more,
Four individuals continue this action further.
One by one, they follow the sun,
Repetition of individuals following the sun, symbolizing a cyclical journey.
Two by two, to another rendezvous.
Another pairing, moving toward a rendezvous, possibly suggesting another connection or encounter.
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