Lyrics
Dear Cambria
Addressing someone named Cambria
You're floating up the stream
Metaphorically describing Cambria's journey or life as a stream
She asked, "Would you sink with me?"
Someone, possibly Cambria, asking if the speaker would face challenges together
Pleased to see ya
Expressing happiness at seeing Cambria
But bird watchers stalk the bridge
People observing birds on the bridge, possibly suggesting surveillance or intrusion
Beneath where blue line rails begin
Describing a location beneath the blue line rails, which may have significance
Beneath where blue line rails begin
Repetition for emphasis on the location beneath the blue line rails
Messy living
Reference to a disorderly or untidy way of life
I could sleep all day
Expressing a desire for extended sleep or escape from reality
Itching, wishing
Feeling restless, expressing desires
We can find a holy place
Suggesting the possibility of finding a sacred or special place
We can find a holy place
Repetition for emphasis on finding a holy place
See Cambria
Addressing Cambria again, describing her in a relaxed position
Sprawled out on the grass
Depicting Cambria lying on the grass
Clementines inside her mouth
Imagery of Clementines in Cambria's mouth, possibly symbolizing something sweet or innocent
Could you steal a sweet kiss for me
Asking if the speaker could experience a romantic moment with Cambria behind a tree
Behind the barren Lehigh tree?
Referring to a specific tree, the barren Lehigh tree
Behind the barren Lehigh tree?
Repetition for emphasis on the request behind the barren Lehigh tree
Messy living
Reiteration of messy living, possibly emphasizing the chaos or disorder
I could sleep all day
Repetition of the desire for prolonged sleep or escape
Itching, wishing
Restless feelings and desires
We can find a holy place
Repeating the idea of finding a sacred or special place
We can find a holy place
Emphasizing the potential to find a holy place
Rolling down the hill
Rolling down a hill, suggesting a descent or change in circumstances
It won't be long
Anticipating a future event, indicating that it won't be long
When tomorrow comes
Referring to tomorrow as a time when changes will occur
Well climb out the hole
Expressing the intent to climb out of a hole or overcome challenges
Dear Cambria
Repeating the address to Cambria, floating up a stream
You're floating up a stream
Reiterating the idea of Cambria floating up a stream
Dear Cambria
Addressing Cambria again, asking if she understands the speaker's meaning
Do ya know what I mean?
Prompting Cambria to grasp the intended message
Do ya know what I mean?
Repeating the inquiry about whether Cambria understands
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