Lyrics
Down in the old town
Reflecting on a past time in the old town.
When my mind was wandering
During a period of mental wandering.
Round empty hallways
In empty hallways, possibly symbolizing loneliness or emptiness.
When will I be one again?
Expressing a desire to reunite with oneself.
You're just, making it harder for yourself
Warning against making life difficult.
Making it easy for everyone else
Suggesting actions that complicate one's life for others.
Making it easy for me
Acknowledging actions that make life easier for the speaker.
In the old time
Reflection on the past.
You'll never be in and you get never get out
Emphasizing the difficulty of getting in and out of a situation.
You learn from the family
Learning from family experiences.
You'll never be in and you get never get out
Reiteration of the challenge of being in or out.
To run to the end of the earth
Expressing a desire to escape to the ends of the earth.
Under the archways
Describing a mental state in archways.
Where my mind is wallowing
Indicating a sense of immersion or absorption in thoughts.
Down to the country
Referring to a journey to the countryside for well-being.
Where I will be well again
Anticipation of finding wellness in the countryside.
You're just, making it harder for yourself
Repeating the warning about self-imposed difficulties.
Making it easy for everyone else
Acknowledging actions that make life easier for others.
Making it easy for me
Acknowledging actions that make life easier for the speaker.
In the old time
Continuation of reflection on the past.
You'll never be in and you get never get out
Reiterating the challenge of being in or out.
You learn from the family
Re-emphasizing the role of family in learning.
You'll never be in and you get never get out
Reiteration of the challenge of being in or out.
To run to the end of the earth
Reiterating the desire to escape to the ends of the earth.
To the end of the earth and run
Expressing determination to run to the end of the earth.
To the end of the earth
Reiterating the desire to reach the end of the earth.
Build me a home underground
Request to build a home underground for seclusion.
Free from light and sound
Desiring a home free from external stimuli.
Build me a home in the air
Request to build a home in the air, possibly seeking freedom.
I will run, to the end, to the end
Expressing determination to run to the end of the earth.
To the end of the earth
Reiterating the desire to reach the end of the earth.
And run, to the end, to the end
Continuation of the determination to escape.
To the end of the earth
Reiterating the desire to reach the end of the earth.
And run, to the end of the earth
Concluding the determination to run to the end of the earth.
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