Lyrics
I don’t know what happened
I am uncertain about the events or circumstances that transpired.
To the Old Town
Referring to a place or situation called the Old Town, expressing a sense of change or loss.
Like the shadow of my mother
Comparing the changes to the shadow of the speaker's mother, possibly suggesting a pervasive influence.
In the background
The changes are in the background, indicating they may be subtle or unnoticed at first.
It’s not enough to know
Existing knowledge or understanding is insufficient.
It’s not enough anymore
The current level of understanding or knowledge is no longer adequate.
Every step that I took
Every action taken has negative consequences.
Was a bad one
All steps were regrettable or harmful.
With the shadow of my father
The speaker's father's influence looms over their actions, possibly contributing to the lack of enjoyment.
Having no fun
The speaker is not having fun, possibly due to the burden of their father's shadow.
It’s not enough to know
Insufficient knowledge or awareness.
It’s not enough anymore
The current level of understanding is no longer sufficient.
It’s not enough to know
Reiteration that knowing is not enough to understand the consequences.
What that caused
Insufficient knowledge to comprehend the reasons for certain outcomes.
I don’t know how I’ll change
The speaker is uncertain about their ability to bring about change.
What I can’t say
There are things the speaker cannot express or articulate.
With the shadow my brother
The speaker's brother's influence is negative, perhaps seen as a mistake.
I was a mistake.
The speaker feels like they were a mistake in the shadow of their brother.
It’s not enough to know
Insufficient understanding or knowledge.
It’s not enough anymore
The current level of understanding is no longer adequate.
It’s not enough to know
Reiteration that knowing is not enough to comprehend the consequences.
What that caused
Insufficient knowledge to understand the reasons behind certain outcomes.
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