Lyrics
Drivin' down from the Highland line
Reflecting on a journey from the Highland line.
We done some gigs on the Clyde and the Tyne
Recalling performances on the Clyde and the Tyne.
They flew us in from the Hamburg strip
Arrival from Hamburg with memories of Dusseldorf.
The taste of Dusseldorf still on our lips
Still savoring the experience in Dusseldorf.
And on the bus there's a friend of mine
On the bus with a long-time friend.
We go way back to the scene of the crime
Shared history going back to a significant event.
We sit up front and share a cigarette
Seated at the front, sharing a reflective moment.
And try to remember what we tried to forget
Attempting to recall and confront past experiences.
He said "Do you remember?"
Prompting a recollection.
He said "Do you recall?"
Seeking confirmation of shared memories.
I said "Yeah, I remember
Acknowledging and confirming the memories.
Oh I remember it all"
Affirming the vivid recall of past events.
Every time the cold wind blows
Associating the cold wind with memories.
Every time I hear the sound
Linking sounds to reminiscent experiences.
Late night train shunting down by the river
Referencing a late-night train by the river.
I remember windy town
Connecting these elements to memories of a windy town.
We come so far and we move so fast
Reflecting on the speed and distance traveled.
Makin' hay see it all go past
Observing life passing quickly, using the metaphor of making hay.
Around the world and around again
Highlighting the cyclical nature of touring.
Up and down on that gravy train
Describing the ups and downs of a successful but demanding career.
Every time the cold wind blows
Repeating the connection between cold wind and memories.
Every time I hear the sound
Reiterating the association of sounds with reminiscent experiences.
East cost crosswinds on a cold wet stone
Referring to challenging conditions on the east coast.
I remember windy town
Linking these conditions to memories of a windy town.
I seen it all before
Expressing a sense of familiarity or déjà vu.
The freezin' corners and the empty streets
Depicting harsh realities like cold streets and burning passion.
The burnin' passion and the cold wet feet
Contrasting passion with the discomfort of cold, wet feet.
Three tricky miles home every night
Detailing a nightly challenge of navigating three tricky miles.
Dodgin' from the shadows underneath those amber lights
Describing a sense of danger and secrecy under amber lights.
No car for kissin' and no where to go
Painting a picture of limited options for intimacy.
'Cept inside each other and I love you so
Emphasizing the closeness and love between two individuals.
I held your face as you shivered in the rain
Recalling a moment of holding a loved one in adverse weather.
Girl I'll always love you and I love you again
Expressing enduring love and the willingness to love again.
Every time
Repeating the connection between cold wind and memories.
Yeah every time
Emphasizing the recurrence of this connection.
Every time the cold wind blows
Reiterating the association of cold wind with reminiscent experiences.
Every time I hear the sound
Repeating the link between sounds and memories.
Late night train shunting down by the river
Referring again to a late-night train by the river.
I remember windy town
Connecting these elements to memories of a windy town.
Every time the cold wind blows
Reiterating the connection between cold wind and memories.
Every time I hear the sound
Repeating the association of sounds with reminiscent experiences.
East cost crosswinds on a cold wet stone
Referring again to challenging conditions on the east coast.
I remember I remember windy town
Concluding with the repetition of memories associated with a windy town.
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