Blink of an Eye
Embracing Life's Fleeting Moments: Blink of an Eye by Holtsø & Wittrock
Lyrics
Take a deep breath
Encouraging someone to calm down and take a breath.
And look up in the sky
Suggesting to look at the vastness of the sky, possibly to gain perspective.
This will all pass
Assuring that difficult times will pass.
in the blink of an eye
Expressing the transient nature of life, emphasizing how quickly time passes.
I was young once
Reflecting on youth, but asserting internal consistency despite aging.
But inside I´m the same
Highlighting that despite external changes, the core self remains the same.
Life´s a moment
Stating that life is comprised of moments, emphasizing their fleeting nature.
There´s no time to waste
Emphasizing the importance of not wasting time in life.
Feeling my age
Acknowledging the awareness of aging but feeling emotionally content.
Yeah, but I feel okay
Expressing a positive emotional state despite the aging process.
Nothing to lose
Stating the absence of tangible possessions but recognizing the value of time.
but time
Emphasizing the fleeting nature of time as the only precious commodity.
feeling my age
Reiterating the awareness of aging but feeling emotionally content.
Yeah, but I´m feeling great
Expressing a positive emotional state despite the aging process.
Friends and lovers
Referring to various people in life, acknowledging both positive and negative actions.
Doers of kind and mean
Recognizing the duality of human behavior, forgiving and seeking forgiveness.
I forgive you
Expressing forgiveness towards others and hoping for reciprocation.
and hope you forgive me
Reflecting on the shared humanity and the planet we inhabit.
So, I thank you
Expressing gratitude for others and the Earth.
and this planet we´re on
Encouraging positive actions like singing, dancing, and loving as our time is limited.
Sing and dance and love
Highlighting the temporary nature of life and the need to enjoy the present.
Cause soon we´ll be gone
Reiterating the positive emotional state despite the awareness of aging.
Feeling my age
Acknowledging the awareness of aging but feeling emotionally content.
Yeah, but I feel okay
Expressing a positive emotional state despite the aging process.
Nothing to lose
Stating the absence of tangible possessions but recognizing the value of time.
but time
Emphasizing the fleeting nature of time as the only precious commodity.
feeling my age
Reiterating the awareness of aging but feeling emotionally content.
Yeah, but I´m feeling great
Expressing a positive emotional state despite the aging process.
I see the trees and I see the colours
Observing the beauty of nature, acknowledging the variety of life.
I see the babies, mothers and fathers
Noticing different stages of life, from infants to parents.
Maybe I´m old but I´m not done yet
Suggesting a sense of fulfillment despite aging.
Maybe I´m cruising into a sunset
Contemplating the approach of the end of life, symbolized by a sunset.
The beautiful sight of a sunset
Appreciating the beauty of a sunset as a metaphor for life's conclusion.
I was young once
Reflecting on youth but asserting internal consistency despite aging.
But inside I´m the same
Encouraging openness to positivity before life slips away.
Let the light in
Urging to let positivity and light into one's life.
Before we slip away
Encouraging positive actions before the inevitable passage of time.
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