I Was Here
Unveiling Life's Symphony: Del Amitri's Reflections on Existence
Lyrics
Though the coffins are calling I'm not coming
Refusing the call of death; resisting the inevitability of mortality.
I'm too young to listen and I'm still scrawling on
Expressing youthful resistance to life's harsh lessons, continuing to scribble and learn.
See-saws and slides, skipping ropes and swings,
Recalling childhood activities and innocence, contrasting with adult responsibilities.
Toothpaste and trousers, watches and wedding rings.
Listing mundane items that symbolize daily life and commitments.
She shouted to me under the juggernaut roar,
A moment of despair, questioning the purpose of life amid chaos.
"this is the bad life, what are we here for? "
Reflecting on the hardships of life, questioning its meaning and purpose.
And wonderful world why are you full
Questioning the beauty of the world amidst monotony and foolishness.
Of endless monotony and tiresome fools?
Expressing frustration with a world filled with routine and foolish individuals.
These people that surrounded me were damaged and done
Describing the people around as damaged, emphasizing a lack of compatibility.
And we were as compatible as swimming pools and slums.
Highlighting the stark contrast between incompatible elements.
And why are you grinning from ear to ear,
Questioning a seemingly joyful demeanor in the face of a challenging life.
Isn't this the bad life?
Reiterating the harshness of life, questioning the authenticity of happiness.
Though there was leads in the petrol and bacteria in the beer
Enumerating challenges, including contaminated fuel and personal betrayal.
Though she moved away and left me hopeless, I was writing
Despite personal struggles, maintaining a creative outlet through writing.
I was here.
Asserting one's existence and impact despite difficulties.
She said this bad life that I'm leading is deceiving and depriving me
Acknowledging the negative impact of current life circumstances.
I said why don't you try relieving me, while she was reading
Suggesting a desire for relief or support from a challenging life.
I was stealing from the library.
Admitting to resorting to theft, perhaps as a coping mechanism.
And sweetness and sadness lived in sin
Describing a conflicted relationship where both sweetness and sadness coexist.
With built-in indigestion the new buildings held their stomachs in
Metaphorically describing modern buildings with indigestion, hinting at discomfort.
Goodness and badness were hardly anything
Reflecting on the blurred lines between goodness and badness.
I wanted to love her but she was never in
Expressing a desire for love in a relationship, but facing unavailability.
Though they were taking out tongues in the land of the gun
Describing a violent atmosphere, possibly related to a war or conflict.
Though the sweating was getting near
Highlighting the tension and fear as a threatening situation approaches.
Though her head was hung saying I did not become her, I keep writing
Despite hardships, maintaining the act of writing and asserting one's presence.
I was here
Reiterating the assertion of existence amid challenges.
Though the dusts were growing in my lungs and some
Facing the consequences of a challenging environment, with physical effects.
Were turning backs on the babies turning blue
Describing a distressing situation, potentially affecting the vulnerable.
And I adore you but before you say "I adore you too"
Expressing admiration and love, urging acknowledgment of shared experiences.
Say I was here, and so were you
Reiterating the importance of acknowledging one's presence and impact.
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