Lyrics
Teach me new tricks
Expressing a desire to learn and acquire new skills or knowledge.
I haven't learned anything new
Acknowledging a lack of recent personal growth or learning experiences.
in some odd years
Reflecting on a significant span of time without acquiring new knowledge or skills.
so many years it's been and I've survived beyond you
Surviving and moving forward despite the passage of a substantial amount of time.
birds great and small
Referring to various birds, symbolizing different experiences or perspectives.
from the balcony they call
Birds calling from a balcony, suggesting distant and indirect influences or voices.
and they seep into a drunken dream
Describing a dreamlike state influenced by intoxication.
that I had dreamt about you
Recalling a dream involving the subject of the lyrics.
some like to lean on something virtuous and kind
Noting a preference for relying on virtuous and kind influences.
someone to keep in mind
Seeking someone positive and memorable to hold in mind.
crawl from the hearth
Describing the emergence of salamanders, possibly symbolizing change or transformation.
salamanders inching forth
Small, slow progress or transformation happening over time.
too much time
Expressing a sense of excess time, possibly hinting at missed opportunities.
far too much time has passed
Highlighting the considerable passage of time.
and now I start to feel it
Beginning to feel the impact of the passage of time.
when the sun sets
Referencing a specific moment, possibly a metaphorical sunset in life.
get as quiet as you can
Advising to be as quiet as possible during a moment of reflection.
hear the worms
Encouraging attentive listening to subtle or hidden aspects of life.
as they turn
Imagining the quiet sounds of worms turning, symbolizing unseen, transformative processes.
and I swear you'll see them glisten
Suggesting a promise that these transformative processes will become evident.
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