Traveler's Lament
Journey of Redemption: Living Space's Traveler's Lament Unveiled
Lyrics
The other night I had a dream, we were by the sea
The narrator recalls a dream where they were with someone by the sea.
You were standing on the jetty wall staring down at me
The person in the dream is depicted as standing on a jetty wall, looking down at the narrator.
I called to you to jump into my arms, but you said no
The narrator invites the person to jump into their arms, but they refuse, indicating a lack of trust.
Because you know that you can't trust me and you're scared I dropped you like I did before
The refusal is based on a fear of being dropped again, revealing a history of betrayal and broken trust.
What if I never let you down
The narrator reflects on the possibility of never letting the person down.
What if I never fooled around
Contemplating a life without infidelity or deceit, imagining a different outcome.
Maybe we'd have done all we had planned
The narrator wonders about the potential fulfillment of their plans if trust had not been compromised.
Maybe I wouldn't be standing here at the bus depot with a ticket in my hand
The regret is expressed at the current situation, standing at a bus depot with a ticket in hand, possibly indicating a departure or separation.
You know I've always told stories
The narrator acknowledges a tendency to tell stories or possibly fabricate narratives.
That's just what I do
Emphasizes storytelling as an inherent trait of the narrator.
If art is lie that tells the truth
Suggests that art, including this song, can convey truths even if they are presented as lies.
I guess this songs one too
The song itself is recognized as a form of artistic expression, blurring the line between truth and fiction.
But life and art are different, you can't erase the past
Highlights the distinction between life and art, asserting that the past cannot be erased.
Wish I'd known those lines are permanent
Expresses regret for not realizing the permanence of certain actions and their impact.
Wish I'd known how long the pain I'd drawn would last
Reflects on the enduring pain caused by the narrator's actions and storytelling.
What if I never let you down
Reiterates the contemplation of a life without letting the person down.
What if I never fooled around
The desire for a faithful life, questioning the consequences of past infidelity.
Maybe we'd have done all we had planned
Repeats the idea of unfulfilled plans due to broken trust.
Maybe I wouldn't be standing here at the bus depot with a ticket in my hand
The regretful present is emphasized, standing at a bus depot with a symbolic ticket to move forward.
Music - Living Space
Credits the music to Living Space.
Lyrics - Scott Gossage
Attributes the lyrics to Scott Gossage.
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