Lyrics
When the seagulls sit on the goal post
Observing seagulls on the goal post, setting the scene.
And the weather's cold
Describing cold weather.
You look so old when you smoke
Commenting on the impact of smoking on appearance, possibly aging.
And then at dark
Transitioning to the evening or darkness.
Our life warms up
Life becomes more vibrant or meaningful in the dark.
And rings of smoke start dancing, dancing
Smoke rings symbolize a form of enjoyment or celebration.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Expressing a repetitive, rhythmic sound (possibly a dance beat).
The past is our only mistake
Reflecting on past mistakes with a sense of regret.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Encouraging to act or enjoy the present moment before it's too late.
So dance now before it's too late
So you drink something to forget about your mum
Using alcohol to cope with or forget about family issues.
And there's a need to look older
Feeling pressured to appear older due to parental expectations.
'Cause she treats us this young
Describing a strained relationship with the mother treating the speaker as too young.
But through her guidance
Despite challenges, hopeful about growing older with guidance.
We'll be all older and done
Then you can start dancing, dancing
Anticipation of a positive change or celebration, possibly through dancing.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The past is our only mistake
Reiteration of past mistakes as a theme.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
So dance now before it's too late
Encouraging immediate action or enjoyment to avoid regret.
Well, you walk me down to the hall
Walking together, possibly in a relationship, towards a hall or event.
You're cart-wheeling too fast
Metaphorically describing a fast-paced, thrilling experience.
And it's making me fall
The excitement causing the speaker to lose balance or control.
But my legs are the chains to the floor
Feeling restrained or held back, possibly in the relationship.
Now that you've stopped me dancing, dancing
Expressing a loss of the ability to dance, possibly due to external factors.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The past is our only mistake
Reiteration of past mistakes and their role in the speaker's life.
Oh, you wait for me to say no, no
Waiting for a negative response, possibly a rejection or refusal.
I can live mine; it's yours that I hate
Expressing disdain or dislike for the other person's life choices.
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