Lyrics
I see those flashing lights shine down on me
The speaker observes bright and attention-grabbing lights shining upon them.
Not a word to be said the day won't keep
There is a silent atmosphere, possibly implying a moment of reflection or solitude.
If I go away, there's nothing behind me
If the speaker departs, there is a sense of emptiness or nothing substantial left in their wake.
No better place than one that I know
The speaker asserts that there is no better place than a familiar one they are acquainted with.
It's but a dream
The described situation is characterized as merely a dream, suggesting it might not be entirely real.
A lovely illusion
This dream is portrayed as a delightful but possibly deceptive perception.
It's not what it seems
Contrary to appearances, the situation is not as straightforward as it looks.
I see a better life
The speaker envisions a preferable existence.
I fear it's no more
There is a fear that this envisioned better life may no longer be attainable or realistic.
Not a worthier breath to take
There seems to be no more valuable or meaningful breath to take in this envisioned life.
Or so it seems to be
However, this perception may not align with reality.
If I go away, there's nothing behind me
If the speaker departs, there is a repetition of the sense of emptiness or lack of substance behind them.
No better place than one that I know
The assertion is repeated that there is no better place than a familiar one known to the speaker.
It's but a dream
Reiteration that the described situation is akin to a dream, emphasizing its potentially unreal nature.
A lovely illusion
The dream is reiterated as lovely but possibly illusory.
It's not what it seems
Despite appearances, the situation is emphasized as not being as it seems.
If I go away, there's nothing behind me
If the speaker leaves, a recurrence of the idea that there is nothing substantial left behind.
No better place than one that I know
Emphasis on the familiarity and superiority of a known place over others.
It's but a dream
Reiteration that the depicted scenario is nothing more than a dream, possibly an unreal or idealized state.
A lovely illusion
The dream is restated as lovely but with a hint of it not being entirely what it appears to be.
It's not what it seems
Despite initial impressions, the situation is underscored as not matching its outward appearance.
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