Lyrics
Things go up and then go down, chase a smile with a frown.
Expresses the cyclical nature of life's ups and downs.
He knows that his joy will stop, waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Anticipating the end of happiness, expecting misfortune.
He's a ship on the sea, setting sail to perfidy.
Metaphorically portrays the person as a ship navigating betrayal.
He is cold, he is warm, he's the peace inside the storm.
Describes the person as having contradictory emotions.
Feel the swelling of a wave, hear the ringing of a bell,
Sensory imagery symbolizing the powerful and transformative nature of experiences.
He's been weak and he's been brave, he's been to heaven and he's been to hell.
Highlights the person's resilience and diverse life experiences.
See the old in the new, see the life stretch before you,
Encourages seeing continuity and familiarity in change.
See a mother in the child, there was youth behind grey eyes.
Reflects on aging and the memories behind aging eyes.
I don't know him anymore, he isn't like he was before.
Expresses a sense of unfamiliarity and change in someone close.
A stone is taken by the tide, another season on the other side.
Symbolizes the inevitability of change using natural elements.
Like the spinning of a wheel, he'll be hurt but he will heal.
Emphasizes the healing aspect of enduring challenges.
There's a flower in the weeds, there's a life inside the seed.
Metaphorical representation of beauty in challenging circumstances.
(And he said) "I have never been as happy as I am today",
Expresses a past moment of intense happiness.
(But then the seasons turned and the darkness came)
Acknowledges the inevitability of difficult times following joy.
"So when it all falls apart I will have peace in my heart"
Expresses a commitment to inner peace despite external turmoil.
(Try to think of the healing that comes out of the pain).
Encourages finding growth and healing in pain.
"Try to redeem myself for mistakes in advance",
Expresses a proactive attitude toward learning from mistakes.
(The sun will always shine after the rain)
Optimistic perspective on the cyclical nature of life's challenges.
"I know that when I fall down I'll get another chance"
Expresses confidence in getting another chance after a setback.
(Just wipe away the tears and try again).
Encourages resilience and trying again after facing difficulties.
We couldn't see without the dark, thing's wouldn't end without a spark.
Metaphorically suggests that challenges are necessary for growth.
There is no truth without lies and no future without memories.
Philosophical reflections on the interconnectedness of truth, lies, and memories.
He's in the middle of the road, from where he's been and where he'll go.
Describes a person at a pivotal point between the past and future.
He's the forest kissed by flames, the trees die so they can grow again.
Symbolizes regeneration and growth through destruction.
He knows that death is part of life, he would have made that girl his wife.
Recognizes the inevitability of death and reflects on lost opportunities.
Now there's only darkness, there is no dawn, now that she's gone.
Expresses the profound impact of loss and the absence of hope.
(And he said) "I have never been as happy as I am today",
Reiteration of a past moment of intense happiness.
(but then the seasons turned and the darkness came)
Reiterates the cyclical nature of joy and darkness in life.
"So when it all falls apart I will have peace in my heart"
Reaffirms the commitment to inner peace despite external challenges.
(Try to think of the healing that comes out of the pain).
Encourages finding healing and growth through pain.
"Try to redeem myself for mistakes in advance",
Reiterates a proactive attitude toward learning from mistakes.
(The sun will always shine after the rain)
Optimistic perspective on the inevitability of brighter days after hardship.
"I know that when I fall down I'll get another chance"
Expresses confidence in getting another chance after a fall.
(Just wipe away the tears and try again).
Encourages wiping away tears and trying again after facing challenges.
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