Lyrics
Leaves are changing, colors fading
Change and decay are evident, reflecting the passage of time.
And I'm just swaying in the wind
The speaker feels a sense of instability and vulnerability, like a swaying object in the wind.
Pages turning, fires still burning
Life's progression continues, symbolized by turning pages and persistent fires.
The world didn't stop spinning when you left
Despite a personal departure, the world continues its regular course without interruption.
Streets are crowded, church bells sounding
Urban life remains bustling, and traditional symbols of continuity persist.
The sun keeps coming up again
The sun rises again, signaling a new day despite personal struggles.
The moon's still waning, the stars remaining
Natural elements like the moon and stars endure, emphasizing the constancy of the world.
The world didn't stop spinning when you left
The departure of a significant person doesn't disrupt the Earth's rotation.
Waiting on the sky to fall, crush me like a cannonball
Anticipation of a catastrophic event, possibly the emotional impact of the departure.
Don't know why it hasn't happened yet
Uncertainty about why a significant change or emotional impact hasn't occurred yet.
All our friends keep asking me, where you are and honestly
Inquiries from friends about the departed person, with the pain diminishing over time.
Each time it hurts a little less
Each inquiry about the departed person hurts less, indicating emotional healing.
The world didn't stop spinning when you left
The world maintains its regular pace despite the personal emotional upheaval.
Life keeps goin in frames and moments
Life is experienced through distinct frames and moments, emphasizing the passage of time.
Racing that clock up on the wall
The relentless ticking of a clock symbolizes the inevitability of time passing.
Time keeps marching, disregarding
Time continues its forward march, indifferent to personal experiences.
The world didn't stop spinning when you left
Reiteration that the world doesn't halt in response to personal departures.
Waiting on the sky to fall, crush me like a cannonball
Repetition of the anticipation of a significant event, possibly a metaphorical impact.
Don't know why it hasn't happened yet
Expressing confusion about the delayed occurrence of an expected emotional event.
All our friends keep asking me, where you are and honestly
Friends inquire about the departed person, with diminishing emotional impact.
Each time it hurts a little less
Reiteration that each inquiry about the departed person hurts less over time.
No the world didn't stop spinning when you left
A reaffirmation that the world doesn't come to a standstill after a personal departure.
Hearts still beating, I'm still breathing
Despite personal challenges, the speaker's heart continues to beat, and they continue to breathe.
Some days are harder than the rest
Admission that some days are more difficult than others, indicating the ongoing emotional struggle.
It all looks different without you in it
The world appears different without the departed person, acknowledging their impact on perception.
But the world didn't stop spinning when you left
Despite the altered perspective, the world continues its regular course.
No the world didn't stop spinning when you left
A final reaffirmation that the world doesn't cease its rotation after a personal departure.
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