Lyrics
"I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
I desire memories to be my teacher
To see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
To perceive the beauty in the world from my own perspective
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
Expressing the longing for memories as a guide
To see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
To witness the beauty in the world through personal experience
You used to rock me in the cradle of your arms
A reminiscence of being comforted in the past
You said you'd hold me till the pains of life were gone
A promise of support until life's hardships fade
You said you'd comfort me in times like these and now I need you
A plea for comfort in difficult times, missing the promised support
Now I need you, and you are gone
An expression of need for support that is now absent
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
Reiteration of the desire for memories to guide and teach
To see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
To perceive beauty independently in the world
Since you've gone and left me, there's been so little beauty
Reflecting on the scarcity of beauty since a departure
But I know I saw it clearly through your eyes
Recalling seeing beauty through the departed person's eyes
Now the world outside is such a cold and bitter place
Contrast between the harsh external world and internal solace
Here inside I have few things that will console
The speaker finds consolation in few things within
And when I try to hear your voice above the storms of life
Attempting to hear a comforting voice amidst life's storms
Then I remember all the things that I was told
Remembering advice received in challenging times
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
Reiteration of the desire for memories as a guide
To see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
To perceive beauty independently in the world
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
Expressing the longing for memories as a guide
To see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
To witness the beauty in the world through personal experience
I think on the things that made me feel so wonderful when I was young
Reflecting on joyful experiences from youth
I think on the things that made me laugh, made me dance, made me sing
Recalling things that brought laughter, dance, and song
I think on the things that made me grow into a being full of pride
Thinking about factors contributing to personal growth
I think on these things, for they are true
Reflecting on true and meaningful aspects of life
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
Reiteration of the desire for memories to guide and teach
To see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
To perceive beauty independently in the world
I thought that you were gone, but now I know you're with me
Initially thinking someone is gone, realizing their presence
You are the voice that whispers all I need to hear
Recognizing the departed as a guiding voice
I know a please a thank you and a smile will take me far
Acknowledging the power of politeness and positivity
I know that I am you and you are me and we are one
Emphasizing unity and interconnectedness with a loved one
I know that who I am is numbered in each grain of sand
A profound realization of one's significance in the universe
I know that I've been blessed again, and over again
An acknowledgment of repeated blessings
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
Reiteration of the desire for memories as a guide
To see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
To perceive beauty independently in the world
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
Expressing the longing for memories as a guide
To see the beauty in the world through my own eyes"
To witness the beauty in the world through personal experience
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