Hello My Friend
Discovering Connections: A Reflection on Friendship and Understanding
Lyrics
Hello, my friend from the other side of the river
Greeting to a friend metaphorically separated by a river, symbolizing distance or barriers.
Hello, my friend from the other side of the mirror
Greeting to a friend metaphorically separated by a mirror, symbolizing a different perspective or inner separation.
Can you see me waving
Asking if the friend can perceive or notice the speaker acknowledging them.
Can you see me craving
Questioning if the friend can recognize the speaker's strong desire or longing.
Old fear cannot see new things
Suggests that existing fears hinder one's ability to embrace new experiences or perspectives.
I will judge you by your heart
Expresses the intention to assess others based on their genuine nature rather than superficial aspects.
We don't have time, time has us
Reflection on the passage of time controlling human life rather than individuals having control over time.
Why do we think we're different
Questioning the notion of perceived differences among people.
Sometimes you love, sometimes you learn
Life involves both moments of love and opportunities for learning from experiences.
To translate doesn't mean to understand
Emphasizes that translating words doesn't guarantee understanding the deeper meaning or essence.
Hello, my friend from the other side of the river
Repeated greeting to the friend across the symbolic divide of a river.
Hello, my friend from the other side of the mirror
Reiteration of the greeting to the friend across the metaphorical mirror, highlighting separation.
Can you see me waving
Asking again if the friend can see the speaker attempting to get their attention.
Can you see me craving
Repeating the inquiry about whether the friend can perceive the speaker's intense desire.
I don't really know you, but I'm curious
Expresses curiosity about the acquaintance without fully understanding them.
Smile at the future when you see it
Encouragement to remain optimistic and hopeful about what lies ahead.
People at war with themselves, not knowing what against
Observation about people engaging in internal conflicts without understanding their true adversaries.
Appearing together but lonely
Appearance of togetherness despite feelings of isolation or loneliness.
You gonna find, when you're not looking
Implying that discoveries often occur unexpectedly or when one isn't actively seeking them.
Be kind, be warm, be gentle
Advice to exhibit kindness, warmth, and gentleness in interactions.
Hello, my friend from the other side of the river
Repeated greeting to the friend across the symbolic divide of a river.
Hello, my friend from the other side of the mirror
Reiteration of the greeting to the friend across the metaphorical mirror, emphasizing separation.
Can you see me waving
Reiterating the query about the friend's ability to perceive the speaker's attempt to communicate.
Can you see me craving
Repeating the inquiry regarding whether the friend can see the speaker's strong desire.
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