Lyrics
Once I was young
Reflecting on the past when the speaker was young.
Yesterday, perhaps
Considering a time in the recent past.
Danced with Jim and Paul
Recalling dancing with individuals named Jim and Paul.
And kissed some other chaps
Mentioning casual kisses with other people.
Once I was young
Repeating the theme of being young but not naive.
But never was naive
Emphasizing the speaker's lack of naivety despite youth.
I thought I had a trick or two
Believing to possess some clever tricks.
Up my imaginary sleeve
Having imaginary skills or resources.
And now I know I was naive
Realizing the previous naivety.
I didn't know what time it was
Expressing ignorance about the passage of time.
Then I met you
Indicating a change after meeting someone.
Oh, what a lovely time it was
Describing the time as lovely after the encounter.
How sublime it was too
Highlighting the sublime nature of that time.
I didn't know what day it was
Continuing the theme of temporal unawareness.
You held my hand
Referencing physical closeness with the person.
Warm like the month of May it was
Comparing the warmth to the pleasant month of May.
And I'll say it was grand
Expressing the greatness of the experience.
Grand to be alive, to be young
Describing the overall greatness of being alive and young.
To be mad, to be yours alone
Listing emotions: being mad and belonging to the person.
Grand to see your face, feel your touch
Appreciating the sensory aspects of the person.
Hear your voice say, "I'm all your own"
Reveling in hearing the person's claim of exclusivity.
I didn't know what year it was
Continuing the theme of temporal confusion.
Life was no prize
Life not being fulfilling or rewarding.
I wanted love and here it was
Expressing the desire for love, which is found in the person.
Shining out of your eyes
Describing love shining through the person's eyes.
I'm wise and I know what time it is now
Claiming wisdom and awareness of the current time.
Grand to be alive, to be young
Reiterating the greatness of being alive and young.
To be mad, to be yours alone
Repeating the emotions: being mad and belonging.
Grand to see your face, feel your touch
Reiterating the appreciation for sensory experiences.
Hear your voice say, "I'm all your own"
Reveling in hearing the person's claim of exclusivity (repeated).
I didn't know what year it was
Reiterating the theme of temporal confusion (repeated).
Life was no prize
Reiterating the sense of life lacking fulfillment (repeated).
I wanted love and here it was
Repeating the desire for love, which is found in the person (repeated).
Shining out of your eyes
Describing love shining through the person's eyes (repeated).
I'm wise and I know what time it is now
Affirming wisdom and awareness of the current time (repeated).
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