Lyrics
Endless days, eternal nights
Reflecting on endless days and eternal nights.
Midnight sun and cyan skies
Describing a surreal atmosphere with a midnight sun and cyan skies.
My heart remembers
Emphasizing the enduring nature of heartfelt memories.
When my last summer turns to fall
Contemplating the transition from summer to fall in life.
And my eyes have seen it all
Expressing the experience of witnessing a wide range of events.
I shall return
Anticipating a return after life's journey.
Underneath the willows
Referencing a symbolic location, the willows, with deep childhood connections.
Where my roots grow childhood deep
Highlighting the roots that go deep into childhood memories.
My memories remain my pillow
Memories serve as a comforting support, like a pillow.
As I fall asleep
Connecting memories to the act of falling asleep.
Anthem for the old and free
Referring to a significant anthem representing freedom and age.
Never left my memory
Emphasizing the lasting impact of this anthem in memory.
I sang it proudly
Proudly singing and cherishing the anthem.
Bitter cold winds from the sea
Recalling cold winds, possibly hardships, from the sea.
They were always kind to me
Acknowledging the kindness of these winds in life's journey.
One day I shall return
Expressing the desire to return to a cherished place.
Underneath the willows
Reiterating the significance of the willows and childhood roots.
Where my roots grow childhood deep
Highlighting the depth of connection to childhood memories.
My memories remain my pillow
Emphasizing the role of memories as a comforting pillow.
As I fall asleep
Linking the act of falling asleep to these deep memories.
As I fall asleep
Repetition for emphasis on the theme of falling asleep.
Thank you for your humble grace
Expressing gratitude for grace, particularly maternal love.
So motherly, the love you gave me
Describing the nurturing and motherly love received.
In your care I grew to be
Acknowledging the influence of maternal care on personal growth.
The man I have become
Reflecting on the development into the person one has become.
Underneath the willows
Revisiting the symbolic willows and childhood roots.
Where my roots grow childhood deep
Reiterating the lasting nature of childhood memories.
My memories remain my pillow
Stressing the role of memories as a supportive pillow during sleep.
As I fall asleep
Connecting the act of falling asleep to the deep-rooted memories.
Underneath the willow tree
Extending the imagery to being underneath the willow tree.
Where my roots grow childhood deep
Reiterating the depth of childhood roots and memories.
My memories remain
Emphasizing the enduring nature of memories.
As I fall asleep
Connecting the act of falling asleep to these persistent memories.
As I lay to rest
Expressing a peaceful rest and closure.
When my eyes have seen it all
Anticipating a return after a comprehensive life experience.
I shall return
Reiteration of the desire to return after witnessing everything.
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