Lyrics
Abandon all that I've known
Expressing a willingness to leave behind familiar things for the sake of freedom.
So I can be free
Desiring freedom as a motivation for abandoning the known.
I have a picture in my pocket
Referring to a tangible representation (picture) of a dream that is kept close.
Of a dream I'll achieve
The dream in the picture is an aspiration the singer aims to fulfill.
Hang on to love if it's real
Encouraging holding on to love if it is genuine and real.
I wanna believe
Expressing a desire to believe in the authenticity of love.
I have this picture in my pocket
Reiterating the presence of a significant picture, this time of a peaceful outcome.
Of a peace I won't grieve
The peace depicted in the picture is something the singer won't mourn or regret.
And then I saw you
Recalling a moment of encountering someone.
And you saw me
Mutual recognition between the singer and the other person.
And suddenly the world wasn't as bad as once before
Noting a positive shift in the world's perception, inspired by the presence of the other person.
As once before
Emphasizing that the world's perception has improved from a previous negative state.
Teleport me into space
Expressing a desire to be transported to a different, possibly better, place.
Don't waste this life
Advising against wasting the opportunities and experiences in life.
I have a picture in my pocket
Reiterating the presence of a picture, this time envisioning a world in need of repair.
Of a world in repair
Describing the dream or goal of contributing to a world in need of healing.
And then I saw you
Recalling another moment of connection between the singer and the other person.
And you saw me
Reiterating the mutual recognition between the singer and the other person.
And suddenly the world wasn't as bad as once before
Reiterating the positive change in the world's outlook due to the presence of the other person.
And then I saw you
Again, highlighting a positive impact on the world from the connection with the other person.
And you saw me
Reiterating the mutual recognition and its positive influence on the world.
And suddenly the world wasn't as bad as once before
Emphasizing the transformative effect on the world's perception due to the connection.
And then I saw you
Continuing to emphasize the positive impact on the world from the connection.
And you saw me
Reiterating the mutual recognition and its positive influence on the world.
And suddenly the world wasn't as bad as once before
Stressing the ongoing positive transformation of the world through the connection.
And then I saw you
Repeating the theme of seeing and being seen, with a positive impact on the world.
And you saw me
Reiterating the mutual recognition and its positive influence on the world.
And suddenly the world wasn't as bad as once before
Underlining the sustained positive change in the world's perception through the connection.
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