Castle On The Hill
Journey Through Youth: Echoes of Growth in 'Castle On The Hill'
Lyrics
When I was six years old I broke my leg
Recalling a childhood incident where the singer broke his leg while playing.
I was running from my brother and his friends
He was running from his brother and friends when the accident happened.
And tasted the sweet perfume of the mountain grass I rolled down
Describing the sensory experience of rolling down a mountain, experiencing nature's scent.
I was younger then, take me back to when I
Nostalgically wishes to revisit the past.
Found my heart and broke it here
Refers to a heartbreak experienced in that place.
Made friends and lost them through the years
Mentions making and losing friendships over the years.
And I've not seen the roaring fields in so long, I know I've grown
Expresses a longing for familiar surroundings not seen in a while, signifying personal growth.
But I can't wait to go home
An anticipation of returning home despite personal development.
I'm on my way
En route back home.
Driving at ninety down those country lanes
Speeding on rural roads.
Singing to "Tiny Dancer"
Singing along to the song "Tiny Dancer" during the drive.
And I miss the way you make me feel, and it's real
Missing the emotions experienced in the past, indicating authenticity.
We watched the sunset over the castle on the hill
Recalling a shared moment watching the sunset over a castle.
Fifteen years old and smoking hand-rolled cigarettes
Depicts teenage rebellion involving smoking and evading authorities while drinking with friends.
Running from the law through the backfields and getting drunk with my friends
Further details of rebellious activities and bonding with friends.
Had my first kiss on a Friday night, I don't reckon that I did it right
Recollection of a first kiss that feels imperfect in memory.
But I was younger then, take me back to when
Nostalgically wishing to return to that period.
We found weekend jobs, when we got paid
Getting part-time jobs during weekends and using earnings to buy alcohol.
We'd buy cheap spirits and drink them straight
Drinking spirits directly with friends, highlighting youthful experiences.
Me and my friends have not thrown up in so long, oh how we've grown
Reflects on not experiencing such carefree actions for a while, indicating personal development.
But I can't wait to go home
Despite growth, eagerly anticipates returning home.
I'm on my way
Continuing the journey back home.
Driving at ninety down those country lanes
Speeding on rural roads, reminiscent of earlier mention.
Singing to "Tiny Dancer"
Singing "Tiny Dancer" again during the drive.
And I miss the way you make me feel, and it's real
Yearning for past feelings associated with a person or place.
We watched the sunset over the castle on the hill
Recalling the shared moment of watching a sunset over a castle.
Over the castle on the hill
Reiterates the imagery of the castle on the hill.
Over the castle on the hill
-One friend left to sell clothes
Accounts of what happened to various friends, showing different life paths.
One works down by the coast
-One had two kids but lives alone
-One's brother overdosed
-One's already on his second wife
-One's just barely getting by
-But these people raised me and I can't wait to go home
Expresses gratitude to these people who contributed to the singer's upbringing.
And I'm on my way, I still remember
Memory of the old country lanes continues.
This old country lanes
Reflecting on the past when uncertainties were prevalent.
When we did not know the answers
Not knowing all the answers during that time.
And I miss the way you make me feel, it's real
Missing the genuine feelings associated with the past.
We watched the sunset over the castle on the hill
Revisits the memory of watching the sunset over the castle.
Over the castle on the hill
Reiteration of the imagery of the castle on the hill, emphasizing nostalgia.
Over the castle on the hill
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