What Have We Become
Reflections of Lost Dreams: Elephant Corduroys' 'What Have We Become'
Lyrics
What do I begin with?
Reflecting on where to start the assessment.
Looking back it started with a dream
Recalling the beginning, which was rooted in a dream.
Those stage lights fill my mind
The vivid memories of being under stage lights dominate thoughts.
Until they melt and we disagree
Conflict arises when the dream and reality clash and disagreements surface.
So close (So close to being)
Expressing proximity to achieving something genuine.
To being something real
The aspiration to become a tangible reality is within reach.
It's too late (It's too late to be)
Realization that it's too late to attain the initial dream.
The dream is to far gone
The dream has become distant and unattainable.
What have we become?
Pondering the current state of being.
Where did we go wrong?
Reflecting on the point where the journey deviated from the intended path.
All this wasted time
Regret over the time that has passed without achieving the dream.
Wave it all goodbye
Deciding to let go of everything and move on.
Was it all for nothing?
Questioning the value of all the efforts and sacrifices.
How would we have known if we didn't try?
Contemplating the possibility of success if the endeavor was not pursued.
I wonder where we'd be
Curiosity about an alternate reality if different choices were made.
If we walked the path set before our eyes
Speculating on the outcome if the prescribed path was followed.
You'd think (You'd think it'd be)
Highlighting the contrast between expectations and reality.
It'd be as easy as it seems
The assumed simplicity of the journey is questioned.
It's too late (It's too late to be)
Recognizing the irreversibility of the dream slipping away.
The dream is too far gone
The dream has become unattainable and distant.
What have we become?
Reiterating the contemplation of the current state of being.
Where did we go wrong?
Questioning the deviation from the intended path.
All this wasted time
Expressing remorse over the time lost on an unsuccessful journey.
Wave it all goodbye
Deciding to bid farewell to all that has transpired.
Let's not forget about the days
Recalling the days filled with hope for a breakthrough in the form of a song.
Hoping a song goes past our gaze
Acknowledging the pursuit of a song that captures attention.
Let's raise a glass to memories
Toasting to the memories, specifically the belief in a richer future.
The times we thought there was more to see
Nostalgia for the times when more possibilities seemed imminent.
What have we become?
Reiterating the contemplation of the current state of being.
Where did we go wrong?
Reflecting on the point where the journey deviated from the intended path.
All this wasted time
Regret over the time that has passed without achieving the dream.
Wave it all goodbye
Deciding to let go of everything and move on.
What have we become?
Reiterating the contemplation of the current state of being.
Where did we go wrong?
Questioning the deviation from the intended path.
All this wasted time
Expressing remorse over the time lost on an unsuccessful journey.
Wave it all goodbye
Deciding to bid farewell to all that has transpired.
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