Trying to Forget
Seeking Solace: Unveiling the Emotional Journey in Martin Purvis' 'Trying to Forget'
Lyrics
For all my life I tried to run
Expressing a lifelong attempt to escape or avoid something.
It ain't that hard it's either right or wrong
Describing a situation as straightforward, where choices are clearly right or wrong.
You've got to find a place to hide
Highlighting the need to find a refuge or a concealed place.
It ain't safe on the other side
Emphasizing the danger or lack of safety on the opposite side.
I wanna go, right where the rain blows
Expressing a desire to be where rain is blowing, possibly symbolizing a cleansing or refreshing environment.
On the doors and splashing off the windows
Imagery of rain on doors and windows, suggesting a vivid scene.
Don't remind me, you're wasting your time
Rejecting reminders, indicating a focus on moving forward and not dwelling on the past.
Coz I'm trying to forget, I'm trying to forget
Reiterating the intention to forget and move on.
For too damn long I learned to wait
Expressing a prolonged period of waiting and learning to be patient.
But that ain't me I don't hesitate
Asserting a proactive and decisive approach, not prone to hesitation.
You gotta find a place to hide
Repeating the need to find a hiding place, reinforcing a theme of seeking refuge.
It ain't safe on the other side
Reiterating the lack of safety on the opposite side, possibly from a challenging or threatening environment.
I wanna go, right where the rain blows
Reiterating the desire to be where rain blows, reinforcing the longing for a refreshing atmosphere.
On the doors and splashing off the windows
Continuing the vivid imagery of rain on doors and windows.
Don't remind me, you're wasting your time
Rejecting reminders again, emphasizing the determination to move on.
Coz I'm trying to forget, I'm trying to forget
Reaffirming the commitment to forget and let go of the past.
This life we seek is blind you see
Commenting on the blindness in the pursuit of a particular life, potentially suggesting a lack of clear vision or direction.
Crying out they're gonna call for me
Anticipating a call or demand from others, possibly due to the pursuit mentioned in the previous line.
You gotta find a place to hide
Reiterating the need to find a place of concealment.
It ain't safe on the other side
Emphasizing the lack of safety on the opposing side once again.
I wanna go, right where the rain blows
Repeating the desire to be where rain blows, maintaining the theme of seeking a refreshing environment.
On the doors and splashing off the windows
Continuing the vivid imagery of rain on doors and windows.
Don't remind me, you're wasting your time
Rejecting reminders for the third time, underscoring the determination to move forward.
Coz I'm trying to forget, I'm trying to forget
Reiterating the commitment to forget and overcome the past.
I'm trying to forget
Summarizing the central theme of trying to forget as a persistent endeavor.
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