Anything but Time
Yearning Echoes: Nick & June's Melodic Tale of Longing in 'Anything but Time'
Lyrics
Rock Cafés ask out to stray
Rock Cafés invite those who wander
Beside the door waits a rainy day
Next to the entrance, a day of rain is anticipated
Invitations for a spin
Requests to join in an activity or event
Silver and gold
Possibly referring to wealth or valuable experiences
Huckleberry Finn, borrow me a thought
Referencing Huckleberry Finn, asking for a creative idea or inspiration
How come I'm still here when you are far apart?
Expressing a sense of longing or separation
Silver and gold, are mine to hold
Ownership of valuable things
Ah, anything but time keeps me waiting
Expressing impatience and a desire for something other than time
Ah, anything but time keeps me waiting
Reiterating the theme of waiting and the desire for something other than time
I will bury all your sins
Willingness to bear the burden of someone else's mistakes or flaws
Cause mine keeping me awake
Personal struggles keeping the speaker awake
Invitations for a dance
Invitations for a social activity, possibly a dance
How come I'm still here, I've had my chance
Reflecting on missed opportunities or choices
Ah, anything but time keeps me waiting
Repetition of the theme that something other than time is desired while waiting
Ah, anything but time keeps me waiting
Emphasizing the yearning for something other than time
I need time
Expressing a need for time, possibly for personal growth or reflection
I need time
Reiteration of the need for time
Bodies, bodies, bodies in souvenir shop t shirts
Describing bodies as souvenirs in a shop, possibly symbolizing memories or experiences
You've painted my face on yours
Someone portraying the speaker in their life
Bodies, bodies, bodies in souvenir shop t shirts
Continuation of the souvenir shop metaphor, emphasizing role portrayal
You really nailed the role
Acknowledgment of successfully playing a role or fulfilling expectations
Bodies, bodies, bodies in souvenir shop t shirts
Repetition of the souvenir shop theme, highlighting a role being well-executed
An empire lifts the cup
An empire celebrating a victory or achievement
Ah, anything but time keeps me waiting
Reiteration of the desire for something other than time while waiting
Ah, anything but time keeps me waiting
Emphasizing the ongoing theme of waiting and the wish for something other than time
I need time
Repeating the need for time, possibly emphasizing its importance
I need time
Continuation of the repeated need for time
I need time
Further emphasis on the necessity of time
Anytime
Expressing a desire for any time, suggesting a lack of specific preferences
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