Lyrics
gold eyes peeking up at mine
Connection with someone with captivating and golden eyes looking into the speaker's eyes.
came back after all this time
Reunion with someone significant after a prolonged period.
sun soaked skin and morning light
Describing the person's appearance with sun-soaked skin and morning light.
your hair fall in a thousand easy lines
Detailing the beauty of the person's hair, which falls in a graceful manner.
once i
Reflecting on losing the person and the emotions associated with it, mentioning various elements such as star shine, summer, and hometown.
lost you
-back in
-star shine
-take mine
-half time
-summer
-oh i couldn't recognize
Expressing difficulty in recognizing the person.
inching in between your fingers
Describing physical closeness and intimacy, with a focus on the fingers.
inching in between
-clouds bounding over us like dogs
Using metaphorical language to describe clouds, perhaps signifying challenges or obstacles.
slow motion hourglass till dawn
Describing time as a slow-motion hourglass until dawn, suggesting a prolonged or intense experience.
mama
Repeated calls to "mama" and a reference to being found, potentially seeking comfort or guidance.
mama
-mama
-mama
-come down
-come down
-come down
-you found me
-old cement in our tenements the same
Recalling shared experiences and the passage of time in a place with old cement, cinematic summer days, and the impact of time on memories.
all our cinematic summer days
-chopped it in the words of time
-clouded out at 25
-gold
Mention of "gold" again, possibly symbolizing the significance or preciousness of the person with gold eyes.
gold eyes peeking up at mine
Repetition of the theme of golden eyes, acknowledging a realization and expressing a desire for honesty or confession.
caught myself in midst of lies
-want to believe it's only once
-if i ever
-if i ever come clean
-gold eyes peeking up at mine
Reiteration of the return of the person with gold eyes after a considerable time, completing the circle of the narrative.
came back after all this time
-gold eyes peeking up at mine
-came back after all this time
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