Lyrics
There was a guy I remember
Reflecting on a person from the past
Tales of western stories on his lips
Recalling tales of western adventures from his speech
But to sing the past is useful as shaping wet sand on a shore
Expressing the limited usefulness of dwelling on the past
Waves would just come and erase it all
Metaphorically describing the impermanence of memories
[Rit:] I can remember
Recollection of someone's excitement and awakening at night
Thrills woke him up at night time
Thrills causing awakenings during the night
"Perhaps...!" the struggle of his mind
Expressing the internal struggle of the person with a hopeful "Perhaps...!"
And I still remember
Continued remembrance of moments of joy in his eyes
Glimpses of joy in his eyes
Describing the person's anticipation of unknown paths in life
For unknown paths awaited his life
Empty line - potential pause or transition
So there was a guy, I remember so well
Reiteration of vivid memories about the person
So there was a guy and there's no more!
Acknowledging the person's absence now
[Rit:] I don't regret that
Recalling without regret but noting the swift passage of time
but time rolled over to fast
Expressing a sense of time passing too quickly
"Perhaps...!" it's far and now it's past
Repeating the internal struggle with "Perhaps...!" and acknowledging its distance
But I still remember
Continued remembrance of past experiences
All of that has been in my head
Reflecting on memories that persist in the mind
Things that lifetime in me will dwell
Noting the lasting impact of experiences on the individual
Call me, bye.
An invitation or farewell, signaling the end of the recollection
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