Lyrics
What do I call that sound?
Wondering about the identity of a particular sound.
It's hard to define without making a sound
Difficult to describe the sound without producing it.
In the folds of a rose
Referring to a mysterious quality within the intricate layers of a rose.
The universal symbol for "nobody knows"
Using a rose as a metaphor for the universal symbol of the unknown or ambiguity.
I dropped it in my pocket
Having contained the mystery in one's pocket.
But now all of my secrets are scattered around
Revealing that secrets are now exposed and scattered.
What do I call that sound?
Revisiting the inquiry about the unidentified sound.
So really, nothing's changed but you
Stating that despite external changes, the core remains the same.
Maybe not enough will be quite a few
Suggesting that a small change might be significant.
But the hope is to let you leave
Expressing the desire to let someone depart without hindrance.
While someone's stuck here
Highlighting the contrast between someone leaving and another person being stuck.
Going another time around
Emphasizing the repetitive nature of going through similar experiences again.
Turns out it was a dream from the future
Revealing that a previous perception was a glimpse into the future, not the present.
But how could I have known
Expressing uncertainty about foreseeing the future.
So busy getting home
Being preoccupied with returning home, potentially neglecting others.
That you might not make it home
Raising the possibility of someone not reaching home.
Wouldn't leave early
Indicating a reluctance to leave early unless blaming someone unimportant.
Unless it wasn't someone I cared to blame
Suggesting a willingness to leave if the person is not worth blaming.
Really, I care more about
Expressing a preference for understanding the significance of someone to the listener rather than their name.
Who they are to you than their name
Highlighting the importance of the relationship over the identity of an individual.
So really, nothing's changed but you (Back again)
Reiterating that fundamental aspects remain unchanged despite external factors.
Maybe not enough will be quite a few
Repeating the idea that a small change could have a substantial impact.
But the hope is to let you leave
Expressing the desire to allow someone to depart freely.
While someone's stuck here
Re-emphasizing the contrast between someone leaving and someone being stuck in a cycle.
Going another time around
Repeating the notion of going through a similar experience again.
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