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From an early age, we see the world as it is
From a young age, we perceive the world in its reality.
Blue sky and green fields, tall mountains and the rivers flow
Nature is depicted with blue skies, green fields, tall mountains, and flowing rivers, emphasizing beauty and tranquility.
Simple things and certainties and it all is very pure
Life initially consists of simple things and certainties, conveying purity.
Keep a watchful eye on strangers, stay close to your family
Advice to be cautious of strangers and to stay close to one's family.
When the moment comes and it surely will
Anticipation of an inevitable moment in life.
No matter how many friends at your side
Emphasizes the individual nature of facing challenges, regardless of the number of friends present.
Solitary travellers
Describes individuals as solitary travelers.
Isolated wanderers
Highlights the isolation of wanderers.
We enter the door of death alone
Expresses the idea that each person faces death alone.
The older we grow, the water ain’t so clear
Suggests that as people age, clarity diminishes, and simplicity becomes a forgotten luxury.
The fog shrouds all that you see, simplicity; forgotten luxury
The metaphorical fog obscures clear vision, symbolizing the complexities of life.
Endless ways to walk astray
Life offers numerous ways to deviate from the intended path.
Myriad ways in which you could pay
Indicates various consequences for holding on or letting go prematurely.
The price for holding on too long, or letting go too soon
Highlights the price one may pay for decisions made in life.
When the moment comes and it surely will
Reiterates the anticipation of an inevitable life moment.
No matter how many friends at your side
Stresses the individual nature of facing challenges, even with friends present.
Solitary travellers
Describes individuals as solitary travelers.
Isolated wanderers
Highlights the isolation of wanderers.
We enter the door of death alone
Repeats the idea that each person faces death alone.
Not afraid of death, terrified of dying
Expresses a lack of fear for death but a deep fear of the process of dying.
We are lambs to the cosmic slaughter
Uses the metaphor of being lambs to convey vulnerability in the face of a cosmic force.
Not protagonist, nor chosen
Rejects the idea of being a protagonist or chosen individual in the cosmic order.
When the moment comes and it surely will
Reiterates the anticipation of an inevitable life moment.
No matter how many friends at your side
Stresses the individual nature of facing challenges, even with friends present.
Solitary travellers
Describes individuals as solitary travelers.
Isolated wanderers
Highlights the isolation of wanderers.
We enter the door of death alone
Repeats the idea that each person faces death alone.
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