Closer to Our Graves
Journey Through Unraveling Time: Closer to Our Graves
Lyrics
The world is blocked out in the bedroom
The person is isolating themselves in the bedroom, shutting out the world.
The radio won't let her down
The radio is a constant companion, providing solace and not disappointing.
Every note is a reminder
Each musical note serves as a reminder, possibly of past experiences or emotions.
Another failure born
Failure is a recurring theme, with a sense of disappointment or regret.
Thirty miles outside Chicago
Refers to a location thirty miles outside Chicago, suggesting a departure from the city.
Kids now what's really going on
Youth is aware of the true situation or reality.
Still this gravel highway makes a statement
A gravel highway symbolizes a rough path, and the town is described as deviating from expectations.
We're another town gone wrong
The town has taken a wrong turn or faced challenges.
Moving out and moving on
Leaving the past behind and progressing forward.
You used to look like me
The speaker used to resemble someone else, possibly indicating personal change.
Moving out and moving on, forever
Continuing to move on, emphasizing a permanent departure.
And this autumn air reminds
The fall season serves as a reminder of change and reflection.
How things slowly unwind
Time reveals the gradual unfolding of events.
Changing times have been unkind to you
The speaker acknowledges the harsh impact of changing times on someone.
As these days they slip away
Days are passing, and the realization of mortality is growing.
We grown closer to our graves
Closer to the end of life, acknowledging mortality.
Had the best time of my life, without you
Despite separation, the speaker had a great time without the other person.
It's three month since I've seen Chicago
A significant time has passed since being in Chicago.
Now the buliding aren't so tall
The cityscape has changed, possibly reflecting personal changes.
I found our initials in the pavement
Finding initials in the pavement signifies a connection or memory.
Just another dream gone wrong
A dream or aspiration has gone wrong or unfulfilled.
I bet it's simpler today
Life may be simpler or more straightforward now.
And this autumn air reminds
The autumn air continues to symbolize reflection and change.
How things slowly unwind
Time reveals the gradual unfolding of events (repeated theme).
Changing times have been unkind to you
Changing times have been unkind to someone (repeated theme).
As these days they slip away
The awareness of time passing and growing closer to mortality (repeated theme).
We grown closer to our graves
Reiterating the theme of growing closer to the end of life.
Had the best time of my life, without you
Despite separation, the speaker had a great time without the other person (repeated theme).
Throwing everything away
Discarding everything, possibly indicating a significant change or sacrifice.
But the memory remains, Forever
Memories persist despite discarding physical elements.
And this autumn air reminds
The autumn air continues to symbolize reflection and change (repeated theme).
How things slowly unwind
Time reveals the gradual unfolding of events (repeated theme).
Changing times have been unkind to you
Changing times have been unkind to someone (repeated theme).
As these days they slip away
The awareness of time passing and growing closer to mortality (repeated theme).
We grown closer to our graves
Reiterating the theme of growing closer to the end of life.
Had the best time of my life, without you
Despite separation, the speaker had a great time without the other person (repeated theme).
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