Lyrics
Early birds flying oh so high
Reference to the early morning with birds flying high, symbolizing a new beginning or hope.
Standing trees, brother in arms
Describes a sense of unity or camaraderie among people, particularly close friends or allies.
Dying hope in this town of strangers
Expresses a feeling of despair and loss of hope in a community filled with unfamiliar faces.
Carbon streets on a rainy day
Depicts a gloomy urban environment with streets covered in carbon or soot, possibly reflecting pollution or decay.
Carpets of leaves under my feet
Imagery of walking on leaves, suggesting a connection with nature amid an urban setting.
The dawn is coming to my town of strangers
Reiterates the arrival of a new day, symbolizing hope, but in a place where everyone feels like strangers.
The storm comes and goes
Metaphor for life's challenges that come and go, and the determination to keep moving forward.
And I keep walking, I keep walking
Emphasizes resilience and perseverance in the face of difficulties, continuing to walk despite challenges.
Rain drops shine with gold
Raindrops symbolize both challenges and opportunities, shining with gold suggests finding value or beauty in adversity.
My heart was stolen, heart was stolen
Refers to a personal emotional experience, the heart being stolen might signify vulnerability or emotional impact.
Children play in the dirt
Depiction of innocence and playfulness in children, contrasting with the harshness of the environment.
Fences break under the pressure of time
Symbolizes the decay of structures or relationships over time, with fences breaking under pressure.
Lonely moon stapled to the grayness
Describes a lonely moon, adding to the overall sense of isolation and melancholy in the town.
Sleepy dogs, no one heard them bark
Highlights the silence or neglect, as sleepy dogs don't bark, indicating a lack of attention or response.
Broken chains, remains of the past
Broken chains represent remnants of a troubled past, possibly reflecting on historical or personal struggles.
The dawn is coming to my town of strangers
Repeats the idea of a new day dawning in a place where familiarity is lacking.
The storm comes and goes
Continues the metaphor of life's storms, underlining the transient nature of challenges in the town.
And I keep walking, I keep walking
Persisting in walking, symbolizing the determination to face and overcome ongoing challenges.
Rain drops shine with gold
The raindrops continue to shine with gold, reinforcing the theme of finding value in adversity.
My heart was stolen, heart was stolen
Reiterates the emotional impact of a stolen heart, suggesting a lasting effect on the narrator.
The storm comes and goes
Repeats the idea of life's storms coming and going, emphasizing the cyclical nature of challenges.
And I keep walking, I keep walking
Consistent determination to keep walking despite ongoing challenges in the town.
Rain drops shine with gold
Raindrops continuing to shine with gold, maintaining the theme of finding beauty in adversity.
My heart was stolen, heart was stolen
A final reiteration of the emotional impact, suggesting a persistent feeling of having one's heart stolen.
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