Absentminded
Eternal Moments: Absentminded Reflections on Life's Fragility
Lyrics
So much time to feel alive
Emphasizes the abundance of time available for experiencing life.
So much time to feel alive
Reiteration of the abundance of time, possibly highlighting its significance.
So much time to feel alive
Continues to emphasize the ample time for feeling alive, suggesting a contemplation on life's opportunities.
So much time to feel alive
Repeated emphasis on the expansive duration available to feel alive, underscoring its importance.
The months would have less meaning if the days weren't so long
Suggests that the significance of months is tied to the length of days, possibly implying a connection between time perception and meaning.
A mile's an inch from miles away
Metaphorically expresses the proximity of a mile, emphasizing its relative insignificance when miles away.
The leaves are so fragile
Describes leaves as fragile, possibly symbolizing the delicate nature of life or relationships.
I guess they're dead
Speculates that the leaves are dead, potentially implying the transient nature of life or experiences.
From the roots
Refers to picking up leaves from the roots, suggesting an attempt to salvage or understand aspects of life.
You pick up the ones that you didn't see
Describes the act of picking up unnoticed leaves, indicating a retrospective realization of overlooked aspects.
And they're too late to save
Suggests that some aspects are too late to save, possibly reflecting on missed opportunities or irreversible consequences.
And all the ones that went unnoticed
Refers to unnoticed elements that are long since gone, highlighting the irretrievable nature of certain experiences.
Are long since gone
Reiterates the idea that unnoticed elements are now past, emphasizing the inevitability of their departure.
So much time to feel alive
Repetition of the idea of having ample time to feel alive, reinforcing its significance in the context of the lyrics.
So much time to feel alive
Continuation of the theme of abundant time for experiencing life, maintaining its importance.
So much time to feel alive
Reiteration of the idea that there is plenty of time available to feel alive, emphasizing its value.
So much time to feel alive
Emphasizes once again the abundance of time for feeling alive, underscoring its importance in the overall message.
The months would have less meaning if the days weren't so long
Echoes the notion that the significance of months is linked to the duration of days, possibly exploring the relationship between time and meaning.
A mile's an inch from miles away
Repeats the metaphorical expression of the mile's proximity and insignificance when miles away, suggesting a continued exploration of relative values.
The leaves are so fragile
Restates the fragility of leaves, possibly symbolizing the delicate nature of life or emotions.
I guess they're dead
Reiterates the speculation that the leaves are dead, further emphasizing the transient nature of life or experiences.
From the roots
Recalls the action of picking up unnoticed leaves from the roots, suggesting an ongoing effort to understand or salvage aspects of life.
You pick up the ones that you didn't see
Repeats the idea of picking up leaves that were not initially seen, indicating a continued retrospective exploration of overlooked elements.
And they're too late to save
Restates that some aspects are too late to save, possibly reflecting on missed opportunities or irreversible consequences.
And all the ones that went unnoticed
Reiterates the presence of unnoticed elements that are long since gone, emphasizing their irreversible departure.
Are long since gone
Echoes the idea that unnoticed elements are now past, underscoring the inevitability of their disappearance.
Will you ever even be there when I die
Presents a contemplative question about someone's presence during the speaker's death, suggesting a reflection on companionship and support.
Will you ever even be there when I die
Reiterates the question, emphasizing the uncertainty of whether someone will be present during the speaker's death.
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