The Golden Age
Chasing Shadows of the Golden Age
Lyrics
I don't blame it on you
I don't hold you responsible for this situation.
Life's shorter than I ever thought it would be
Life is passing quicker than expected.
And I keep paying my taxes to the good old days
Continuously reminiscing about past times, paying homage to them.
Hot feelings
Intense emotions.
Strange delusions
Unusual beliefs or misconceptions.
They dragged you by the scruff of your neck
Metaphorically describing a forceful, involuntary action against someone.
Into the golden age
Being taken or led into a perceived better or ideal period of life.
And I wanted you to stay
Desire for someone to remain or not leave.
Pretty lady
A term of endearment for a woman.
Almost a stranger
Someone who used to be familiar but now seems distant or changed.
You put your hand into my hand
Symbolic action of intimacy and connection.
It felt like I was breathing in
An intense feeling of being alive or rejuvenated.
Now we got what we wanted
Having achieved desires but realizing it doesn't bring fulfillment.
And it just keeps us from wonder
Attaining what's desired impedes the ability to be amazed or curious.
We stand high up on the balcony
Metaphorically being in a superior position but still discontent with the idealized era.
Complain about the golden age
Expressing dissatisfaction with the supposed perfect time.
And I wanted you to stay
Repeated desire for someone to remain or not leave.
We used to listen to our drainpipes running
Recalling moments of simplicity and shared experiences.
A song on our lips
Having a carefree attitude or demeanor despite challenges.
Wasn't even worth humming to
Belittling the value of something, indicating insignificance.
You told me you weren't scared of being nothing
Expressing fearlessness regarding a state of insignificance.
It’s just a place where you can hide
Describing a place of refuge or escape.
You come to me now
Someone from the past reappears, reminiscent of earlier times.
Dressed as yesterday's party
Appearing as if still in a past celebratory mood or state.
Friday night lips
Description of specific attributes or appearances from different times.
And a Tuesday tie in your hair
Mixing elements from different moments, suggesting confusion or disorientation.
Ask me if you can come in
Asking for permission to find refuge or solace.
You need a place where you can hide
Reiterating the need for a place of refuge or escape.
And I wanted you to stay
Repeated desire for someone to remain or not leave.
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