Lyrics
Train entering the city - I lost myself and never came back
Train journeying into the city led to a loss of identity, a transformation that was irreversible.
Took a trip around the world and never came back
Traveling extensively around the world resulted in a personal change, unable to return to the former self.
Black silhouettes, crisscrossed tracks never came back
Reference to the train tracks as symbolic pathways; the past experiences or connections are left behind, leading to an unreturnable state.
Forever changed, forever changed
Reiteration of the profound and lasting transformation experienced.
You might think I'm frivolous, uncaring and cold
There might be a perception of being shallow or indifferent, subject to individual perspectives.
You might think I'm frivolous - depends on your point of view
The perception of being frivolous might vary depending on how one views the situation or the individual.
Society Andy who paints and records them - the high and the low
Depiction of artist Andy Warhol's involvement in documenting various aspects of society, representing both high and low culture.
I left my old life behind me and never went back
Leaving the past life behind permanently without returning to it.
Forever changed, forever changed
Emphasis on the irrevocable nature of the change, using repetition to highlight its significance.
Got to get to the city - get a job
The urgency to reach the city to secure employment.
Got to get some work to see me through
Necessity for work to sustain oneself financially.
My old life's disappearing from view
The previous way of life is gradually fading or becoming distant.
Hong Kong - and I was changed
Mentions specific locations (Hong Kong) as catalysts for personal change.
Burma and India - and I was changed
Further places (Burma and India) are referenced as contributing to the transformative experience.
Only art to see me through
Art serves as a support or solace during challenging times.
Only heart to see me through
The heart or emotions act as a guide or support during difficult transitions.
My old life disappearing from view
The past life is becoming increasingly distant or disappearing from sight.
Brigid and Pat - please see me through
Plea for support from specific individuals (Brigid and Pat) during this transitional period.
The whole thing quickly receding
The past experiences or life events are fading rapidly.
My life disappearing - disappearing from view
Emphasis on the disappearance or fading away of the previous life or experiences from sight.
Forever changed, forever changed
Reiteration of the lasting and profound change experienced.
I left my old life behind and was forever changed
Leaving the old life behind led to a significant and permanent change.
Forever changed
Reemphasizing the enduring and transformative nature of the change.
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