Behind the Barn
Echoes of Youth: Nostalgic Reflections in Cheryl Wheeler's 'Behind the Barn'
Lyrics
Didn't we come far, haven't we been there
Reflecting on the journey we've taken and the experiences we've had
Weren't we something way back when
Nostalgically recalling a significant past
Didn't we wonder how would we come here
Questioning how we arrived at our current situation
Trading our dreams so they'd never end
Exchanging our aspirations in a way that ensured they'd never cease
All those sweet dark nights where the warm air sings
Remembering enjoyable, intimate nights filled with warmth and melody
We could close our eyes stretching still folded wings
Imagining the ability to find comfort and rest despite ongoing struggles
Waiting for the rain to cool us
Anticipating a change brought by something refreshing (like rain)
Feeling like a couple of foolish young things
Feeling inexperienced and somewhat foolish in our youthful decisions
Weren't they good times didn't our hearts bind
Recalling pleasant memories that deeply connected our hearts
Didn't we both find something new
Confirming the discovery of something new together
Fleeting impressions, timid expressions
Quick, fleeting moments and hesitant expressions in our relationship
Tossed in the tangle of me and you
Our emotions and thoughts entangled in the complexities of our relationship
And if I close my eyes, I can almost see
Visualizing memories vividly when closing the eyes
Moving through those green fields where we used to be
Revisiting a past setting where we spent time together
The shadow of a different daydream
Recalling a different vision or hope from the past
Holding in the distance and waiting to breathe
Memories held at a distance, waiting to be revisited
Dusty roads, starry skies
Describing elements of a rustic, nostalgic setting
Beating hearts, reluctant eyes, summer rain without a storm
Depicting emotions and hesitant actions amidst a serene environment
And nervous love behind the barn
Portraying love in an anxious, unsure manner
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