This Town
Nostalgic Echoes: Reflecting on Time in This Town
Lyrics
I still remember this town
I have vivid recollections of this town.
Though it's been years since I've been around
Despite the passage of years, I haven't visited recently.
All the stores boarded up, changed names or burnt down
Many establishments have closed, changed names, or suffered damage.
But I still remember this town
My memories of this town persist.
I still remember the storms
I still recall the storms that occurred.
The fireplace burned just to keep our house warm
The fireplace was a source of warmth in our home during storms.
How we all felt so brave when we were misinformed
We felt courageous despite being misinformed during those times.
But I still remember the storms
Despite time passing, the memories of those storms remain.
I haven't forgotten this street
I have not erased memories of this specific street.
The burning, cracked blacktop beneath my bare feet
The street had burning, cracked blacktop underfoot.
Through unbearable winters and covered concrete
We endured harsh winters and covered concrete on this street.
I haven't forgotten this street
Recollections of this street are still vivid.
I haven't forgotten your face
Your face remains unforgettable to me.
So many memories time couldn't erase
Time has not erased numerous memories associated with your face.
And an old picture book holds each one just in case
An old picture book preserves each memory for reference.
But I haven't forgotten your face
Memories of your face are indelibly etched in my mind.
I still can't remember my dreams
I am unable to recall my own dreams.
But recall you telling me yours frequently
You frequently shared your dreams with me.
And wishing I could pull one out of my sleeve
I wish I could remember my dreams as easily as pulling one from a sleeve.
But I still can't remember my dreams
The ability to remember my dreams continues to elude me.
But I still remember this town
Reiterating the persistent memory of this town.
Rusted old street lights and snow on the ground
Describing the current state with rusted street lights and snow.
Though the home I once knew is not the home that I've found
The home I remember is not the one I find now.
I still remember this town
Despite changes, memories of this town endure.
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