Meridian
Chasing Miracles: A Tale of Redemption and Love in Decline
Lyrics
As close to a miracle as I've ever seen
Expressing awe and amazement at something extraordinary, comparing it to a miracle.
Across the street they're giving out free gasoline
Observing an unusual event where free gasoline is being distributed across the street.
And nobody's being mean, just getting their souls redeemed
Noticing a positive atmosphere, with people not being unkind and seeking redemption for their souls.
It's a quarter past midday, but there's still time
Noting the time of day (midday) and implying that there's still time for positive experiences.
To make conversation in the checkout line
Suggesting the possibility of making meaningful connections or conversations while waiting in a checkout line.
Maybe it's a sign that we're in decline
Reflecting on signs that may indicate societal decline, but expressing indifference.
But I don't care about good times past
Disregarding the importance of past good times.
'Cause they couldn't ever last
Highlighting the impermanence of past glory and good times.
And all their glory got faded fast
Emphasizing the fleeting nature of past glories, drawing a parallel to the midday sun.
Like the midday sun
Metaphorically comparing the transience of past glories to the fading midday sun.
Well, that's everything, to be fair
Acknowledging the completeness of everything in a fair assessment.
But your love don't seem to care
Noticing a lack of responsiveness or concern from a significant other despite everything being fair.
And I know it will still be there
Expressing confidence in the endurance of love despite its apparent lack of immediate acknowledgment.
Once the day is done
Believing that love will persist beyond the challenges of the day.
You're my peak; you're my meridian
Expressing admiration and significance, describing a person as the peak or pinnacle.
Golden Age buildings, all broken down
Describing the dilapidation of buildings from a bygone era, possibly symbolizing decline.
There hasn't been work since the trains left town
Highlighting a lack of employment opportunities since the departure of trains from town.
But if you're still down, we can still get down
Suggesting a willingness to engage in enjoyable activities despite adverse circumstances.
We'll throw a cemetery rave and dance like fiends
Proposing a lively and unconventional gathering, referencing a "cemetery rave" and carefree dancing.
Drinking Crush orange soda with the Romani queen
Imagining a festive scene involving orange soda and a Romani queen, possibly referring to historical events.
Who made such a scene back in 1915
Recalling a noteworthy event involving the Romani queen in the year 1915.
But I don't care about good times past
Reiterating a lack of concern for past good times.
'Cause they couldn't ever last
Reemphasizing the transience of past glory and good times.
And all their glory got faded fast
Stressing the fleeting nature of past glories, drawing a parallel to the midday sun.
Like the midday sun
Metaphorically comparing the transience of past glories to the fading midday sun.
Well, that's everything, to be fair
Acknowledging the completeness of everything in a fair assessment.
But your love don't seem to care
Noticing a lack of responsiveness or concern from a significant other despite everything being fair.
And I know it will still be there
Expressing confidence in the endurance of love despite its apparent lack of immediate acknowledgment.
Once the day is done
Believing that love will persist beyond the challenges of the day.
You're my peak; you're my meridian
Expressing admiration and significance, describing a person as the peak or pinnacle.
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