Lyrics
And I hope that when the sun shines you'll bathe in gold
Expressing hope that the person will enjoy prosperity and happiness symbolized by the sun shining.
Gold like my mum's marigolds
Comparing the hoped-for prosperity to the gold color, referencing the brightness and warmth, similar to marigold flowers.
Gold like my old man's
Continuing the comparison, associating the gold with the speaker's old man and his experiences, particularly walking on the sand.
Walking through the sand after dipping his toes
Describing the old man walking on the sand, suggesting a relaxed and contemplative activity.
It's cold out in Silverado
Setting the scene in Silverado, noting the cold atmosphere, which could be a contrast to the warmth mentioned earlier.
The mountains tumble and roll
Describing the landscape with mountains that tumble and roll, possibly portraying the dynamic and changing nature of life.
The leaves in the trees, they flow in the breeze that blows
Highlighting the natural beauty of the surroundings, with leaves flowing in the breeze, creating a serene image.
Gold like this Marlboro I blow
Linking the gold theme to smoking a Marlboro, perhaps suggesting a mix of pleasure and potential harm.
Yeah
An affirmation or agreement with the preceding statements.
And I trust that you're fine
Expressing trust in the other person's ability to handle their own affairs.
You can hold your own and I'll hold mine
Affirming independence and self-reliance for both individuals in the relationship.
Yeah
A reaffirmation of the sentiments expressed earlier, possibly emphasizing mutual respect for personal space and autonomy.
And this ocean between us
Introducing a metaphorical ocean between the speaker and the other person, signifying physical or emotional distance.
I dream to swim in it time after time
Expressing a desire to reconnect or bridge the gap in the relationship, using swimming in the ocean as a metaphor.
You see, my best friend moved to California
Sharing a personal experience of the speaker's best friend moving to California.
And I can hardly blame him for that
Acknowledging the attractiveness of California, suggesting it's understandable why the friend made that choice.
He said he skates down the beach and the air smells like coconuts
Detailing the friend's experience of skating down the beach and the pleasant scent in the air, reinforcing the appeal of California.
I can hardly blame him for that
Reiterating understanding and acceptance of the friend's decision to move to a desirable place.
Sometimes we're struggling to write back
Acknowledging challenges in maintaining communication, possibly due to the physical distance.
If only I could get a plane, lean back and lift off
Expressing a wish to overcome the distance, using the metaphor of flying in a plane to facilitate communication.
Like driftwood on the sea, we could drift off
Continuing the driftwood metaphor, suggesting a desire for a carefree and natural connection like driftwood on the sea.
And pick up once again from where we left off
Expressing a desire to resume the relationship from where it was left off, indicating a longing for continuity.
And like driftwood on the sea, we could drift off
Repeating the desire for a carefree connection, using the driftwood metaphor again.
And pick up once again from where we left off
Reiterating the wish to pick up where the relationship was left off, emphasizing continuity.
And I'll stay days out here waiting for you
Expressing a commitment to wait patiently for the other person, possibly indicating dedication and loyalty.
And I'll stay days out here waiting for you
Repeating the commitment to wait patiently, reinforcing the speaker's dedication.
And I'll stay days out here waiting for you
Continuing the theme of waiting, expressing a willingness to invest time in the relationship.
And I'll stay days out here waiting for you
Reiterating the commitment to wait patiently for the other person, concluding the lyrics with a sense of dedication.
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