An Undressed Memory
Chasing Memories in the Night: A Journey Through the Shadows
Lyrics
The sun's chased by the hours
The sun is being pursued by time.
To a cheap motel at night
Heading to a budget motel during the night.
The stars come out in sequins
Stars become visible, resembling sequins.
And the moon in black & white
The moon is depicted in black and white.
Will I make it there on time?
Expressing uncertainty about reaching a destination on time.
Do I know the way?
Questioning familiarity with the route.
Can I make it there on time?
Reflecting on the ability to arrive punctually.
Before the night, gives in to day
Concerned about reaching the destination before night turns into day.
As I undressed a memory
Engaging in the process of revealing and confronting a past memory.
I'd covered up from sight
Previously hiding a memory from view.
It took me from my bed at night
The memory compelled the speaker out of bed at night.
To where the sleepless all reside
Guided to a place where those without sleep dwell.
My waking eyes half dreaming
Observing scenes with half-dreaming, waking eyes.
Saw familiar scenes at play
Familiar scenes from the past playing out.
As I retraced a course from which
Reviewing a path previously departed from.
I had drawn so far astray
Had deviated significantly from a chosen course.
Will it take me there on time?
Expressing uncertainty about being taken to the destination on time.
Does it know the way?
Questioning the knowledge of the route.
Will it take me there on time?
Reflecting on the likelihood of arriving on time.
Before the night gives in to day
Concerned about reaching the destination before daybreak.
The sun appears with mourning eyes
The sun is described as having mourning eyes as it appears.
That widen as mine close
Comparing the widening eyes of the speaker to the sun.
And I've returned with peace of mind
Returning with a sense of tranquility after confronting a memory.
By a memory exposed
Attaining peace through the exposure and acknowledgment of a memory.
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