Lyrics
Into this world he was thrown
Introduction to the protagonist entering the world.
Nineteen eighty eight
Specifies the year 1988 as a point in time.
Inherited confusion
Expresses the idea of inheriting confusion, perhaps a complex environment or upbringing.
Saw the world through a lense of grey
Describes the perspective of seeing the world in a colorless or ambiguous way.
He loved and was loved, they watched him grow up
Acknowledges love received and given during the protagonist's growth.
The boys and the girls would always keep a place in their hearts
Highlights the lasting impact the protagonist had on both boys and girls.
But he was born a traveller, he was destined to leave
Reveals the protagonist's inherent nature as a traveler, destined to leave.
And the words of friends and kind would be the wind at his back
Suggests that supportive words from friends and kind individuals will guide the protagonist.
But just like me, my friend would find, where you go, there you are
Compares the protagonist's journey to the narrator's own experience, emphasizing self-discovery.
Escape this place, climb the hill, you were lost from the start
Encourages escaping one's current situation, using the metaphor of climbing a hill, but notes the inevitability of being lost from the start.
And just like me, my friend would find, where you go, there you are
Reiterates the idea that wherever you go, you carry yourself, similar to the narrator's experience.
But unlike me, was brave enough to leave, we were lost from the start
Points out that the protagonist, unlike the narrator, had the courage to leave, emphasizing the shared sense of being lost.
And he goes, into the sunset
Describes the protagonist's departure, symbolized by going into the sunset.
Places to find and mountains to climb and visions divine in the stars
Lists the adventures ahead for the protagonist, including finding places, climbing mountains, and seeking divine visions.
Yes he goes, into the sunset
Reiterates the departure into the sunset, signifying continuous exploration.
Oceans to cross and fields to roam and nightmares are behind the smiles of the people you trust
Enumerates challenges ahead, such as crossing oceans, roaming fields, and the hidden struggles behind trusted smiles.
You were lost from the start
Concludes that being lost was inevitable from the beginning.
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