Lyrics
Thinking back now
Reflecting on the past
I suppose you were just stating your views
Acknowledging that you were expressing your opinions
What was it all for?
Questioning the purpose or significance of past events
For the weather or the battle of Agincourt
Wondering if it was for trivial matters like weather or historical battles
And the times that we all hoped would last
Recalling times that were hoped to last but passed quickly
Like a train they have gone by so fast
Comparing the fleeting nature of those times to a fast-moving train
And though we stood together at the edge of the platform
Standing together at a significant moment
We were not moved by them
Not being emotionally affected or influenced by those moments
With my own hands
Expressing a personal action
When I make love to your memory
Creating a connection with a memory through a personal act
It's not the same
Highlighting a difference or change in the experience
I miss the thunder, I miss the rain
Expressing a longing for intensity and passion
And the fact that you don't understand
Noting a lack of understanding
Casts a shadow over this land
Indicating a sense of darkness or negativity
But the sun still shines from behind it
Finding a positive aspect despite the shadow
Thanks all the same
Expressing gratitude despite an inability to respond
But I cannot bring myself to answer your letters
Explaining the difficulty in replying to letters
It's not your fault
Acknowledging it's not the other person's fault
But your honesty touches me like a fire
Describing the impact of honesty with a powerful metaphor
The Polaroids that keep us together
Referring to photographs as a symbol of connection
Will surely fade away
Predicting the fading of the symbolic connection
Like the love that we spoke of forever
Comparing the ephemeral nature of love to fading Polaroids
On St. Swithin's day
Setting a specific day as a reference point for the impermanence of love
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