Bobby Baun
Lost in Fragments: Unraveling the Meaning Behind Good Riddance's Bobby Baun
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When every single things I've grown to love
Expressing attachment to things loved.
Is tied up in this moment
All important aspects are intertwined in this moment.
Like a dream from which I pray I'll never wake
Desiring to stay in a dream-like state, not wanting to face reality.
Who can wash away these tears
Seeking a solution for overwhelming sadness.
When all I've ever wanted
The desire remains visible on someone's face.
Is still written on her face
Despite challenges, love or desire is still evident.
But the wind keeps whipping
Challenges persist, time passes, and closeness feels elusive.
And the time keeps ticking away
Time continues to move forward despite efforts to hold on.
And it feels like I'm not closer
Despite efforts, there's a feeling of not getting closer.
With these miles caught in the way
Distance interferes with progress and connection.
Can anything be salvaged from this wreck?
Questioning if anything positive can be salvaged from a difficult situation.
With forever lying in pieces
Long-term prospects shattered into pieces.
And her name tacked on my neck
Symbolic attachment to someone significant, evident by the name on the neck.
Still caught up in what I wouldn't give
Reflecting on missed opportunities with regret.
So stubborn and withdrawn
Admitting to stubbornness and withdrawal.
Exposed as though I'd never had a choice
Being vulnerable as if there were no other options.
Will things ever be the way they were
Questioning if things can return to how they once were.
Blue skies and Open hearts
Recalling a time of positivity and openness.
Talking up till dawn and reading Joyce
Referencing deep conversations and literary pursuits.
But now its clear
Realizing that retrieval of the past is impossible.
That there's nothing left to retrieve
Acknowledging the absence of anything left to recover.
And precious little that I can believe in
Doubting the authenticity of remaining beliefs.
And I was just too blind to see it
Regretting a lack of awareness in the past.
So what's it all for?
Pondering the purpose of actions and relationships.
When the lies mean so much more
Questioning the significance of lies over reality.
Much more than reality
Lies hold more value than the truth in the current situation.
And what's the use of keeping score
Reflecting on the futility of keeping track when already lost.
When I've lost?
Accepting defeat or failure.
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