Everything's Shifting
Shifting Tides of Time: A Poetic Reflection on Loss and Change
Lyrics
When the days vanish
Reflecting on the disappearance of days.
and the years collapse
Highlighting the collapse of years.
fields lose their character
Noting the loss of distinctiveness in fields.
the forest falls back
Observing the retreat of the forest.
everything stripped away
Expressing the stripping away of everything.
Every dollar made in the factory
Describing the earning of money in a factory setting.
spend a quarter at a time
Spending money gradually in slot machines.
in the slot machines
Highlighting the transient nature of wealth.
everything slips away
Conveying the impermanence of possessions and success.
All the things that we've lost
Referencing things that have been lost over time.
the next in line will pay the cost
Indicating that future generations will bear the consequences.
another coin that we must toss
Referring to life's uncertainties and risks.
everything's shifting
Stating that everything is undergoing a significant change.
everything's shifting
Reiterating the theme of transformative shifts.
The stars lose shimmer
Describing the fading brilliance of stars.
like falling dust
Comparing stars to falling dust, implying loss of luster.
nothing left to wish on
Noting the absence of wishes and dwindling trust.
nobody to trust
Expressing a sense of overall disappearance.
everything fades away
Stating that everything fades away over time.
Swipe left swipe right
Referencing the quick decisions in modern dating culture.
don't let it linger
Advising not to prolong decisions or relationships.
so many people want it
Highlighting the desire for immediate gratification.
at the snap of a finger
Emphasizing the swift pace of modern life.
everything right away
Summarizing the theme of rapid change and disappearance.
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