Something Fine
Chasing Dreams and Memories: Something Fine by Jackson Browne
Lyrics
The papers lie there helplessly
The newspapers are lying outside the door without purpose or attention.
In a pile outside the door
An accumulating stack of papers, possibly representing the burdens or distractions of life.
I've tried and tried, but I just can't remember what they're for
The inability to recall the significance or importance of those papers.
The world outside is tugging like a beggar at my sleeve
The external world is demanding attention, metaphorically described as a beggar pulling at the speaker's sleeve.
Oh, that's much too old a story to believe
The speaker dismisses the external demands as an old and unbelievable story.
And you know that it's taken its share of me
Acknowledgment of the toll the world has taken on the speaker.
Even though you take such good care of me
The care received from someone despite the world's challenges.
Now you say "Morocco" and that makes me smile
The mention of "Morocco" brings joy to the speaker.
I haven't seen Morocco in a long, long while
Expressing a longing for a place (Morocco) not visited for a long time.
The dreams are rolling down across the places in my mind
Dreams are vividly present in the speaker's thoughts.
And I've just had a taste of something fine
The speaker has experienced something enjoyable or positive.
The future hides and the past just slides
The future is uncertain, and the past slips away.
England lies between
England is mentioned, perhaps symbolizing a place between the uncertainties of the future and the fading past.
Floating in a silver mist so cold and so clean
An ethereal, pure, and cold mist surrounds the speaker's thoughts.
California's shaking like an angry child will
California is in turmoil, reflecting internal struggles or challenges.
Who has asked for love and is unanswered still
An unfulfilled longing for love.
And you know that I'm looking back carefully
Reflecting on the past with caution.
ÔCause I know that there's still something there for me
A belief that there is still something meaningful in the past for the speaker.
But you said "Morocco" and you made me smile
The mention of "Morocco" continues to bring happiness.
And it hasn't been that easy for a long, long while
Expressing the difficulty faced by the speaker for a prolonged period.
And looking back into your eyes I saw them really shine
Looking into someone's eyes, witnessing a genuine shine, possibly symbolizing hope or positivity.
Giving me a taste of something fine
The positive experience has given the speaker a taste of something good.
Something fine
Reiteration of experiencing something fine.
Now if you see Morocco I know you'll go in style
If the person goes to Morocco, it is expected to be done with style.
I may not see Morocco for a little while
The speaker may not visit Morocco soon.
But while you're there I was hoping you might keep it in your mind
Hoping the person in Morocco will keep positive thoughts in mind for the speaker.
To save me just a taste of something fine
A request to preserve a positive experience for the speaker.
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