Lyrics
You asked me if I could have loved you
You inquired about my capacity to love you
I asked what if meant to you
I questioned the significance it held for you
I was paraphrasing Octavia Butler
I was summarizing the ideas of Octavia Butler
That change is the only god I knew
Expressing that change is the primary force I worship
Between the seven continents
Reflecting on the vastness between continents
And the albums I've been listening to on repeat
Mentioning the music I've been repeatedly listening to
Try to be Cool About It
Referencing "Try to be Cool About It"
American South; August heat
Evoking the heat of August in the American South
Wake me up
Asking to be awakened
Write me down
Requesting to be documented or remembered
Big heart
Highlighting a generous or compassionate nature
Small town
Contrasting with a small town atmosphere
Maybe I'll see you around
Expressing the possibility of encountering each other
The rain's coming down again
Describing the recurrence of rain and storms
It's the third thunderstorm this week
Specifying the frequency of thunderstorms
I've been practicing my storytelling
Indicating engagement in the craft of storytelling
Modern myths; ancient Greek
Associating with modern myths and ancient Greek tales
And the epic poem I've been living
Depicting life as an epic poem, moving from one experience to another
One ship to the next, lacing the boots on my feet
Symbolizing progression through various stages
Cactus Tree; full and hollow
Mentioning "Cactus Tree," possibly representing complexity
You know the heart is a fickle thing
Acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the heart
Wake me up
Reiterating the desire to be awakened
Write me down
Reiterating the desire to be documented or remembered
Big heart
Emphasizing the possession of a generous nature
Small town
Contrasting with the confines of a small town
Maybe I'll see you around
Suggesting the potential for future encounters
And if I don't
If not, expressing hope for the beauty of the mountaintop
I hope the mountaintop gives you a beautiful view
Wishing for a splendid view from the mountaintop
Something to look for
Encouraging the pursuit of meaningful goals
Something to pursue
-Thank you for
Expressing gratitude for the awakening experience
Waking me up
Expressing gratitude for being documented or remembered
Writing me down
Reiterating the possession of a generous nature
Big heart
Contrasting with the small town environment
Small town
Suggesting the potential for future encounters
Maybe I'll see you around
Closing with a possibility of meeting again
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