Lyrics
grass is green, the trees are tall
Observation of the natural environment, describing the grass and trees.
watch me walk and watch me fall
Acknowledging the act of walking and the vulnerability of falling.
flower pot sits in the window, staring at, staring at
Depicting a flower pot in a window, possibly symbolizing contemplation or observation.
the world
Referring to a broader perspective, "the world."
in my eyes
Expressing a personal perception or view of the world.
the world
Reiteration of the personal perspective, emphasizing the world.
perfect blue skies
Describing the sky as perfect blue, suggesting positivity.
memories are jaded, with fingerpaint
Memories are tainted or faded, depicted with fingerpaint, indicating a loss of clarity.
just keeps on faing, won't hesitate
Continuation of the fading memories, emphasizing the persistence of this process.
want to bring, want to bring, want to watch me see
Expressing a desire for attention or validation, wanting others to witness personal experiences.
the world
Reiteration of the personal perspective of "the world" in the speaker's eyes.
in my eyes
Repeating the theme of personal perception, emphasizing the fading nature of the world.
the world
Reiterating the idea of "the world" with perfect blue skies, suggesting an idealized vision.
perfect blue skies
Continuation of the idealized world concept with perfect blue skies.
grow up kid your destiny calls you
Encouragement to mature and embrace destiny, implying a transition to adulthood.
nothing left to prove
Acknowledgment of having nothing left to prove, perhaps reflecting self-acceptance.
all my life been proud of direction,
Reflection on a life of pride in a certain direction, questioning the audience or purpose of this pride.
but proud for who
Questioning the authenticity of pride, contemplating its value.
Can't be real and so I close my eyes
Expressing doubt or skepticism, closing eyes metaphorically to avoid confronting reality.
(the world__in my eyes)
Repeating the concept of "the world" in the speaker's eyes, indicating a subjective perspective.
Look ahead, all is perfect blue skies
Encouraging forward-looking with optimism, visualizing a future with perfect blue skies.
(the world__ perfect blue skies)
Reiteration of the idealized world with perfect blue skies.
Can you see my world?
Pose a question about the visibility of the speaker's world to others.
in my eyes
Repeating the theme of personal perception, emphasizing the fading nature of the world.
the world is fading, still fading
Final statement on the diminishing nature of the world, suggesting a sense of loss or change.
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