Lyrics
Treehouse through the cottage window
Reflecting on a nostalgic memory of observing a treehouse through a cottage window.
Our dreams were big our minds were simple
Recalling a time when dreams were ambitious, and life was uncomplicated.
Like a tower we were top the whole world
Feeling on top of the world, akin to being atop a tower.
Like a flower we were beautiful and pure
Comparing youth to the beauty and purity of a flower.
Fire burning by the shore
Describing a scene with a fire burning near the shore.
The smell of smoke inside our clothes
Recalling the lingering scent of smoke on clothes from the past.
We were high on innocence every day
Expressing a time of innocence, feeling elevated every day.
No one could ever get into our way
Emphasizing resilience and determination, overcoming obstacles.
We grew strong just like our fathers said we would
Growing strong, fulfilling the expectations set by fathers.
What did we do to deserve them
Questioning the deserving nature of the positive experiences.
We were young
Reiterating the phase of life being discussed: "We were young."
We were young
Repeating the acknowledgment of youthful times.
Holding on
Highlighting the theme of holding on to something significant.
To something strong
Stressing the strength of the connection or bond being held onto.
Summer months felt like eternity
Describing the perception of summer months as endless.
When the only thing for certain is uncertainty
Acknowledging the uncertainty inherent in that period.
We were fuelled with energy beyond compare
Recalling a time filled with boundless energy and passion.
Ignorance is bliss when you don't care
Commenting on the blissful nature of ignorance when one doesn't care.
Our hearts grew strong just like our mothers said they would
Affirming that hearts grew strong, as advised by mothers.
What did we do to deserve them
Repeating the questioning of deserving such positive experiences.
We were young
Reiterating the nostalgic phase of being young.
We were young
Affirming the acknowledgment of youthful experiences.
Holding on to something strong
Emphasizing the ongoing act of holding on to something significant.
I wish we could go back into those years
Expressing a desire to return to the past, appreciating both joy and sorrow.
We would embrace every laugh and every tear
Envisioning a scenario where every emotion from the past is embraced.
We were young
Reiterating the sentiment of being young.
I miss that fun
Expressing a longing for the enjoyment and excitement of that time.
We were young
Repeating the acknowledgment of youthful experiences.
We were young
Reiterating the acknowledgment of youthful experiences.
We were young
Further emphasizing the repetition of the phrase "We were young."
We were young
Continuing the repetition of the acknowledgment of youthful experiences.
We were young
-We were young
-We were young
-Holding onto something strong
Reiterating the theme of holding on to something strong.
We were young
Repeating the acknowledgment of youthful experiences.
We were young
-Holding onto something strong
Emphasizing the continued act of holding on to something significant.
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