Bottleneck
Bottleneck Melody: Nostalgia in a Flood of Memories
Lyrics
Hard to say
Expressing difficulty in articulating or understanding something.
Could I make it back to you again
Questioning the possibility of returning to a previous state or relationship.
We had our day
Reflecting on a past period of significance or importance.
In the sun
Describing a shared positive experience or moment in time.
You live alone
Noting the loneliness of the other person being addressed.
In my lullaby
Referencing a personal song or expression of comfort.
I was the friend
Acknowledging a past role as a reliable friend.
On whom you could rely
Emphasizing the trust and dependence placed in the speaker.
Washed away
Describing the removal or destruction of something, possibly symbolizing a loss.
The day the flood rains came
Referring to a specific moment of significant change or challenge.
I looked for you
Expressing an attempt to find or reconnect with someone.
But all that remained
Indicating that the person sought is no longer present, leaving only memories.
Was a photograph
Highlighting the remaining trace of the person in the form of a photograph.
By and by
Referring to the passing of time and events.
Across my memories
Indicating that memories persist across time.
Ever so
Describing the persistence of memories, perhaps implying their recurring nature.
Ever so frequently
Further emphasizing the recurring nature of memories.
Washed away
Reiterating the impact of a significant event that caused loss or change.
The day the flood rains came
Recalling the day of a significant flood and its consequences.
I looked for you
Expressing a continued effort to find someone amidst the aftermath.
But all that remained
Reiterating the absence of the sought person, with only a photograph remaining.
Was a photograph
Highlighting the enduring nature of a photograph as the sole reminder of the person.
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