Lyrics
When I was young
Reflecting on the speaker's youth
Tucked in the bed
Recalling being tucked into bed
Just like a dream
Describing a memory as dream-like
You crept into my head
Introducing someone who occupies the speaker's thoughts
They're always looking for something
Commenting on others always searching for something
They're always waiting close
Highlighting a perpetual state of anticipation in others
Where have you gone
Questioning the absence of someone
Out there alone
Suggesting the person is distant or isolated
Returned the calls?
Asking if calls have been answered
We sent letters from home
Referring to communication through letters from home
They're always looking for something
Reiterating the theme of constant searching
They're always waiting close
Emphasizing the proximity of waiting
But all you can do is wait till they come through
Encouraging patience until a resolution comes
You know they will
Expressing confidence that the awaited resolution will occur
And when it's over, you feel much older
Reflecting on the aftermath, feeling older and satisfied
You've had your fill
Conveying a sense of fulfillment after a conclusion
We weren't like that
Highlighting a contrast in behavior
Like all of those
Comparing the speaker to a group of people
I remember when
Recollecting a moment of sharing personal items
You showed me all your clothes
Specifically, remembering the sharing of clothes
But they're always looking for something
Repeating the theme of perpetual searching in others
They're always waiting close
Reiterating the constant state of waiting in others
But all you can do is wait till they come through
Encouraging patience until a resolution is reached
You know they will
Expressing confidence in the eventual arrival of resolution
And when it's over, you feel much older
Reflecting on the aftermath, feeling older and satisfied (repeated)
You've had your fill
Conveying a sense of fulfillment after a conclusion (repeated)
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