Lyrics
I once knew a boy who was so wide and blue
The speaker recalls a boy who was expansive and melancholic.
He was painting up the streets for you
The boy was creatively contributing to the environment.
With a hand so gentle
Describes the boy's gentle touch or approach.
Jumped among the avalanche he came up on
The boy faced a challenging situation but emerged successfully.
He would dive in with his clothes on
He engaged in risky behavior, diving into situations without hesitation.
But with feet so brittle
Despite his boldness, he had vulnerable or fragile feet.
He used to make me breath
The boy brought life to the speaker and gave them a reason to breathe.
And made me to believe
He inspired belief in something positive.
That he would be
The speaker thought he would be present.
Gone in a land of sharks
Refers to a perilous environment symbolized by a "land of sharks."
Still safe as all
Despite the dangers, the boy was seemingly safe.
The other ones would fall
While others faced difficulties, he remained unharmed.
Now nothing at all
Emphasizes a change – now, there is nothing at all.
He would stand there tall
The boy used to stand confidently.
Now nothing at all
Reiterates the current emptiness or loss.
I sing his tune since he no longer seems eager to
The speaker continues singing about the boy, who no longer seems interested.
Catch a word that he can make and move
Describes the boy's ability to create and influence with words.
With a mind so golden
Highlights the boy's valuable and imaginative mind.
Hides in dust of the streets he used to paint for us
The remnants of the boy's past work are now neglected.
In the well that has began to rust
Refers to a deteriorating well, possibly a metaphor for the boy's situation.
But I keep my trust cause
The speaker maintains trust despite challenges.
He used to make me breath
The boy previously brought life and inspiration to the speaker.
And made me to believe
He instilled a belief in something positive.
That we would be
The speaker and the boy were supposed to be together.
Two in a land of sharks
Both were expected to be safe in a challenging environment.
Still safe as all
Similar to line 12, others face challenges while they remain safe.
The other ones would fall
However, the current situation is bleak – nothing at all.
Now nothing at all
They used to stand confidently.
We would stand there tall
Reiterates the current emptiness or loss.
Now nothing at all
Repetition of the current desolation.
He used to make me breath
Recalls the boy bringing life and inspiration.
And made me to believe
Instilling a positive belief in the speaker.
That we would be
They were supposed to be together despite challenges.
Two in a land of sharks
Expected safety in a challenging environment.
Still safe as all
Similar to lines 12 and 26, emphasizing their safety.
The other ones would fall
Current situation is bleak – nothing at all.
Now nothing at all
They used to stand confidently.
We would stand there tall
Reiterates the current emptiness or loss.
Now nothing at all
Repetition of the current desolation.
And they would fall
Others faced challenges and fell, resulting in nothing.
Now nothing at all
Reiterates the current emptiness or loss.
We would stand there tall
They used to stand confidently.
Now nothing at all
Repetition of the current desolation.
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