Portal to a Sunset
Journey through Time: In Lieu of Roses' 'Portal to a Sunset'
Lyrics
I lift the shade mirror exposed
I open the curtain, revealing a mirror
A standing stone
A significant, upright stone structure
No rock of my own
Without a personal foundation or grounding
No rock of my own
Reiteration of lacking personal stability
Staring down the edge
Gazing at the boundary or extremity
Of the earth, a year gone by
A full year has passed on the planet
And where I sit used
The location where I used to be is currently utilized
To be where angels fly
A place where heavenly beings soar
Portal to a Sunset
A gateway or entrance to a closing day
Busy west coast getting
The active western part of the country is partying with my companions
Trashed with my friends
Inevitably a reliable and secure choice
Inevitably a safe bet
Expressing commitment to perform the Kaddish (Jewish mourning prayer) for someone
Swore I'd say the Kaddish for you
A promise to honor and remember you through a sacred ritual
Moses's blessing unto to you
A blessing akin to that of Moses bestowed upon you
Quit smoking in 1991
Stopped smoking in 1991 as a dedication to the birth of your grandson
For the birth of your grandson
Abstained from smoking to celebrate the new generation in the family
I'll take another drag for you
Willing to take another puff in your memory
Even if you wouldn't want me to
Even if it goes against your wishes
Portal to a Sunset
A doorway leading to the closure of the day
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