Lyrics
Someday you'll walk where I am
Someday, the listener will experience the speaker's current situation.
And then you'll see my footprints left in the sand
The speaker's actions and impact will be evident for the listener to observe.
I feel you moving in my wake
The listener is following in the speaker's footsteps or influence.
So please try to learn from my mistakes
A plea for the listener to learn from the speaker's past mistakes.
Do not judge from where you stand
Caution against making judgments without a full understanding of the speaker's experiences.
Someday you will understand
Confident assertion that the listener will eventually comprehend the speaker's perspective.
I want what's best for me and you
The speaker desires the best outcomes for both themselves and the listener.
And I know that you want it too, Suzanne
The speaker acknowledges the listener's shared desires, addressed to Suzanne.
Suzanne, I know someday you'll understand
Reiteration that Suzanne will eventually understand the speaker's perspective.
Suzanne, I know someday you'll understand
Repetition for emphasis on the idea that Suzanne will gain understanding.
As you sit there in the shade
The listener is urged to contemplate the speaker's life choices.
And reflect on the choices that I have made
Reflection on the speaker's actions, possibly from a position of comfort or safety.
Just remember what I've done
The speaker acknowledges their past deeds, done under intense scrutiny.
Has been done in the glare of a blinding sun
The speaker's actions were carried out in challenging circumstances.
Someday you will understand
Reiteration that understanding will come to the listener eventually.
Someday you'll reach out your hand
A prediction that the listener will extend a helping hand in the future.
Someday I will shout your name
A promise that the speaker will acknowledge the listener someday.
And I know you'll be shouting the same, Suzanne
Confident prediction that Suzanne will shout the speaker's name someday.
Suzanne, I know someday you'll understand
Reiteration of the idea that understanding will come to Suzanne.
Suzanne, I know someday you'll understand
Repetition for emphasis on Suzanne gaining understanding.
Suzanne
Repetition of Suzanne's name, possibly for emphasis or rhythm.
Suzanne
-Suzanne
-Suzanne
-I hope I don't sell you short
Expressing hope that the speaker has adequately conveyed their message to Suzanne.
Maybe you see it clear from your far-off port
Suggesting that Suzanne might have a clearer perspective from a distant vantage point.
But I can't look back and check
The speaker cannot go back and reassess their decisions.
With every step I risk my neck
Highlighting the risks taken with every step the speaker has taken.
Someday when your sky is blue
Confident prediction that Suzanne will understand when her circumstances improve.
You'll know what I've left to you
The speaker has left something valuable for Suzanne to discover.
Then you'll know what you must do
Suzanne will realize what actions she must take.
And you'll know that my heart has been true, Suzanne
Suzanne will recognize the sincerity of the speaker's heart.
Suzanne, I know someday you'll understand
Reiteration that Suzanne will eventually understand the speaker's perspective.
Suzanne, I know someday you'll understand
Repetition for emphasis on Suzanne gaining understanding.
Suzanne
Repetition of Suzanne's name, possibly for emphasis or rhythm.
Suzanne
-Suzanne
-Suzanne
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