Lyrics
Something 'bout the blackbirds song
There is something special about the blackbird's song that triggers memories of the person being addressed.
Reminds me of your loving
The blackbird's song serves as a reminder of the love shared with the person mentioned.
Something in my past long gone
Reflecting on a distant past that is no longer present, suggesting nostalgia or longing.
Makes me think of you
The memories invoked by the past make the speaker think of the person in question.
Something 'bout the crescent moon
The crescent moon, hanging in the sky, is likened to a guiding light, symbolizing a connection to the person being remembered.
Hanging in the heavens
The moon is compared to a lighthouse, possibly representing hope or guidance in difficult times.
Like a lighthouse in the gloom
The presence of the moon in darkness evokes thoughts and memories of the person in question.
Makes me think of you
The celestial imagery continues to reinforce the association of various elements with the person, making the speaker think of them.
In my mind I cross the great divide
The speaker mentally traverses a significant distance, possibly symbolic of overcoming challenges or obstacles.
I can see salvation in yours eyes
The eyes of the person hold a redemptive quality, providing a sense of salvation to the speaker.
Though our love has lost its way
Acknowledging that the romantic relationship has faced difficulties or challenges.
And oceans lie between us
A vast physical distance separates the speaker and the person, emphasizing the challenges of maintaining a connection.
Some part of my heart still stays
Despite the distance, a part of the speaker's heart remains connected to the person.
Makes me think of you
Various elements and experiences continue to evoke thoughts of the person, sustaining a connection in the speaker's mind.
Like a splinter in the hand of time
Using imagery of a splinter, the enduring presence of the person is likened to a persistent and unavoidable sensation.
All the while you never left my mind
Even in the passage of time, the person remains a constant presence in the speaker's thoughts.
I might be in some far off place
The speaker may be physically distant, possibly emotionally detached, but thoughts of the person persist.
Where no one else can find me
Being in a remote location where others can't reach or find the speaker, yet the kindness of a stranger brings thoughts of the person in question.
When kindness in a strangers face
Kindness encountered in unfamiliar faces triggers memories and thoughts of the person being addressed.
Makes me think of you
Acts of kindness from strangers continue to remind the speaker of the person, maintaining a connection.
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