One Book Back on the Shelf
Journey Through Life's Reflections
Lyrics
Oh, nostalgia of summers past
Reflecting on the nostalgic feelings associated with past summers.
I knew deep down you would not last
Expressing a realization that something (or someone) cherished in the past wouldn't endure.
These times come around just as those go
Noting the cyclical nature of time, where some periods end as others begin.
Now there's fresh dew on the grass that's overgrown
Observing the natural world with fresh dew on overgrown grass, symbolizing renewal.
I remember everything, yes I remember
Recalling memories, both positive and negative.
The good times, the bad times, but the bad times seem better
Contrasting the recollection of bad times with the perspective that they now seem comparatively better.
All the cards that I'd been dealt, all that I had felt
Acknowledging life experiences, challenges, and emotions represented by the metaphor of cards being dealt.
You cannot take that away, it only adds and changes shape
Emphasizing that experiences shape and contribute to personal growth.
In my dreams
Introducing a dream state as an escape or alternate reality.
Everything's alright
Describing a sense of peace and well-being within the dream.
In my dreams
Reiterating the dream motif as a source of comfort.
I found I am Life
Realizing a profound connection to life within the dream.
How could I be scared of dying now?
Contemplating the fearlessness of death in the dream state.
The shepherd leaves behind your holy cow
Symbolizing a departure from traditional or sacred elements represented by the shepherd leaving the holy cow.
To find a new direction
Seeking a new path or purpose.
I took two steps and one back
Describing a journey with setbacks, taking two steps forward and one step back.
Circled round the cul-de-sac
Navigating a circular path, possibly representing life's repetitions.
Through the cities, and the ships
Traversing through urban and maritime environments.
Saw a building burnt down to a crisp
Witnessing destruction, represented by a burnt building.
Ran uphill in spite of debts
Overcoming challenges despite financial burdens.
Caught inside a spider web
Feeling entangled or trapped in a difficult situation, likened to a spider web.
That I weaved all by myself
Acknowledging personal responsibility for challenges faced.
But that's one book back on the shelf
Viewing life's experiences as chapters, with one book metaphorically placed back on the shelf.
In my dreams
Revisiting the dream state and the associated feelings of well-being.
Everything's alright
Reinforcing the positivity experienced in the dream.
And in my dreams
Continuing to find a sense of purpose and connection to life in dreams.
I found I am Life
Affirming a profound realization of being alive within the dream state.
How could I be scared of dying now
Questioning the fear of death, given the perspective gained in dreams.
The future's off the wall and on the ground
Commenting on the unpredictability and uncertainty of the future.
And in a new direction
Expressing a willingness to explore new directions in life.
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