Arctic Tern
Life's Journey in Melancholic Hues
Lyrics
Can’t talk about it, time has gone
Expressing inability to discuss a topic due to the passage of time.
How about we laugh at no extra cost
Suggesting the idea of finding humor without additional expense.
Rub the salt, loose the flavour
Metaphorically advising to let go of bitterness to enjoy life fully.
Jumped the next boat to be a saviour
Choosing a bold course of action to become a savior.
What are you working for, haven’t you cried in a little while
Questioning the purpose of one's work and hinting at a lack of recent emotional expression.
Lost your tears as well in a downward spiral
Describing a deep emotional downturn, losing both words and tears.
Baby I wasn’t raised like you
Highlighting a different upbringing, implying self-reliance in challenging situations.
Fend for myself in all colours blue
Emphasizing independence, navigating difficulties similar to the speaker's father.
Run with the pack like my old man’s done
Referring to following the established path, like the speaker's father.
Spoke to an Arctic Tern, said your life’s a good one
Recalling a conversation with an Arctic Tern, suggesting a positive assessment of life.
Don’t know what I’m searching for, can it be found
Expressing uncertainty about the search for something undefined.
Whispered fearfully from the corner of her mouth
Describing a fearful revelation or confession whispered by someone.
Lost it all, to a broken mind
Referring to a significant loss due to a damaged mind.
Got a son on water, a son running out of time
Highlighting the speaker's concern for a son facing challenges.
There’s fear in it all, fear in what to find
Acknowledging fear in the unknown, especially concerning the future.
A daughters daughter, keep the bloodline
Mentioning the importance of preserving the family bloodline through a granddaughter.
Baby I wasn’t raised like you
Reiterating the difference in upbringing and self-sufficiency.
Fend for myself in all colours blue
Re-emphasizing the ability to handle challenges independently.
Run with the pack like my old man’s done
Recalling the tradition of running with the pack, similar to the speaker's father.
Spoke to an Arctic Tern, said your life’s a good one
Reflecting on the positive perspective shared by an Arctic Tern.
Remember when we were both proud to be our father's son.
Nostalgically recalling a time when pride was felt in being a father's son.
I’m still my father's son.
Asserting the enduring identity as a father's son despite the passage of time.
Excuse me sir, have you got any batter bits
Asking for a specific food item, possibly in a metaphorical context.
Struggled for my health, yeah we struggled well
Describing a shared struggle for health and well-being.
Baby I wasn’t raised like you
Reiterating the difference in upbringing and self-sufficiency.
Fend for myself in all colours blue
Re-emphasizing the ability to handle challenges independently.
Run with the pack like my old man’s done
Recalling the tradition of running with the pack, similar to the speaker's father.
Spoke to an Arctic Tern, said your life’s a good one
Reflecting on the positive perspective shared by an Arctic Tern.
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