Lyrics
Once there was a great storm,
Reference to a significant past event or challenge, symbolized by a great storm.
Pushed my head beneath the waves,
Metaphorically describes a difficult experience that submerged the speaker.
I was gone.
Implies the speaker felt lost or overcome during the challenging period.
Underneath the walnut tree,
The setting shifts to beneath a walnut tree, representing a place of significance.
Where you said you'd wait for me,
Refers to a promise or commitment made under the walnut tree.
And I waited a long, long time
Expresses the speaker's prolonged anticipation and patience for someone.
I waited a long, long time,
Repetition emphasizes the extended duration of the speaker's wait, suggesting enduring commitment.
I waited a long, long time,
-I waited a long, long time,
-I waited a long, long time.
-Why, why do I come here?
Raises a question about the speaker's motivation for returning to this place.
Seeking out the memories I hold dear,
Indicates a purposeful search for cherished memories associated with the walnut tree.
'Cause you put your spell on me,
Acknowledges the influence of the past person, suggesting a lasting impact.
Made me live a memory,
Describes how the person created a powerful and enduring memory for the speaker.
And I'm frozen in just the wrong time.
Expresses a sense of being stuck or fixed in a specific, possibly challenging, time period.
I waited a long, long time,
Reiterates the speaker's prolonged wait, underscoring the significance of the passage of time.
I waited a long, long time,
-I waited a long, long time,
-I waited a long, long time.
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