Wheel of Time
Journey Through Time: Yearning for Home Amidst Life's Cycles
Lyrics
Oh, the wheel of time keeps turning, sure as the Severn seeks the shore
Reflecting on the inevitability and cyclical nature of time, comparing it to the constant movement of the Severn river seeking the shore.
And now the wind has taken me away from its mighty roar
Feeling separated from the familiar (the wheel of time) by the forceful wind, symbolizing a powerful and transformative experience.
And I know one day I'll turn west again and be greeted like a friend
Expressing a belief in returning to the western direction and anticipating a warm welcome, reminiscent of returning to a place once considered home.
In a land I once called home and that I someday will again
Affirming the connection to a land that was once home and the expectation of returning to it someday.
Out west there is a river that'll take you to the sea
Describing a river out west that leads to the sea, using it as a metaphor for finding solitude in its vastness.
If you're looking for some loneliness then it's sweet company
Suggesting that loneliness can be found in the vastness of the sea, contrasting with the previous lines' warmth and friendship.
You sit by the banks and watch the world go by
Immersing in contemplation by the riverbanks, observing life passing by, possibly reflecting on past experiences.
But now that life has left me far behind
Feeling left behind by the pace of life, indicating a sense of isolation or detachment.
Oh, the wheel of time keeps turning, sure as the Severn seeks the shore
Reiterating the cyclical nature of time and the certainty of its continuous progression.
And now the wind has taken me away from its mighty roar
Reaffirming a departure caused by the wind's influence, reinforcing the theme of change and movement.
And I know one day I'll turn west again and be greeted like a friend
Expressing confidence in returning to the west, anticipating a warm reception and a sense of familiarity.
In a land I once called home and that I someday will again
Reconnecting with the concept of a land once called home, emphasizing the certainty of returning to it in the future.
I wander these lonely streets at night, looking at the stars
Wandering through lonely streets at night, contemplating the stars, possibly reminiscing about the past.
Thinking of old friends and good times now gone
Reflecting on memories of old friends and good times that are now gone, suggesting a sense of nostalgia.
And some days I wonder if we'll ever meet again
Expressing uncertainty about the possibility of meeting old friends again in the future.
In this land, another, or somewhere in between
Contemplating the possibility of reunion in the current land or another, emphasizing the uncertainty of the future.
Oh, the wheel of time keeps turning, sure as the Severn seeks the shore
Reiterating the idea of time's continuity and the certainty of its cyclical nature.
And now the wind has taken me away from its mighty roar
Reaffirming the impact of the wind, symbolizing change and departure, emphasizing the relentless movement of time.
And I know one day I'll turn west again and be greeted like a friend
Expressing confidence in returning to the west, anticipating a warm reception and a sense of familiarity.
In a land I once called home and that I someday will again
Reconnecting with the concept of a land once called home, emphasizing the certainty of returning to it in the future.
And now I dock in a foreign land, so far from the roar
Describing arrival in a foreign land, far from the familiar roar, possibly feeling disoriented and isolated.
Filled with a loneliness, like never was before
Experiencing a deep sense of loneliness in the foreign land, contrasting with the previous warmth of home.
And some days I think her calling out to me
Sensing a call from someone or something in the distance, possibly representing a longing or a connection to home.
A voice that tells me one day to come back home again
Hearing a voice urging a return home, emphasizing the eventual reunion with the familiar land.
Oh, the wheel of time keeps turning, sure as the Severn seeks the shore
Reiterating the cyclical nature of time and the certainty of its continuous progression.
And now the wind has taken me away from its mighty roar
Reaffirming a departure caused by the wind's influence, reinforcing the theme of change and movement.
And I know one day I'll turn west again and be greeted like a friend
Expressing confidence in returning to the west, anticipating a warm reception and a sense of familiarity.
In a land I once called home and that I someday will again
Reconnecting with the concept of a land once called home, emphasizing the certainty of returning to it in the future.
Oh, the wheel of time keeps turning, sure as the Severn seeks the shore
Reiterating the cyclical nature of time and the certainty of its continuous progression.
And now the wind has taken me away from its mighty roar
Reaffirming the impact of the wind, symbolizing change and departure, emphasizing the relentless movement of time.
And I know one day I'll turn west again and be greeted like a friend
Expressing confidence in returning to the west, anticipating a warm reception and a sense of familiarity.
In a land I once called home and that I someday will again
Reconnecting with the concept of a land once called home, emphasizing the certainty of returning to it in the future.
In a land I once called home and that I someday will again
Concluding with a strong affirmation of returning to a land once called home, underlining the cyclical nature of the journey.
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