One Blue Hill
Whimsical Echoes: Unveiling the Timeless Essence of 'One Blue Hill'
Lyrics
Time to swim and
Time for a new experience or challenge, analogous to swimming.
Time to see
Time to perceive and understand, possibly reflecting on one's surroundings or inner self.
Minds (mimes mines) the yellow ring
A play on words ("minds" sounds like "mines") suggesting mental exploration, with the "yellow ring" symbolizing a significant discovery or realization.
Upon the sea
Metaphorically, finding something profound or enlightening in the vastness of life ("sea").
Find me some more time and i'll
If given more time, the singer promises to express themselves creatively, here through singing.
Sing for my tea
Suggesting a simple pleasure or reward, like singing in exchange for a comforting meal.
Do you still know him?
Asking if someone still remembers or recognizes a particular person.
Do you still know?
Repeating the question, emphasizing the uncertainty or passage of time.
Time's a whim and
Time is unpredictable and capricious, and it's also free to be used as one wishes.
Time is free
Reiteration of the idea that time is not constrained, emphasizing its liberating nature.
Find a yellow ring
Searching for something valuable or significant represented by the "yellow ring" in the vastness of life ("sea").
Upon a sea
Similar to Line #4, emphasizing the quest for meaning or purpose in life.
Mindful of this time it's
Being aware and conscious of the present moment, acknowledging the passage of time as a gentle breeze.
Just a breeze
Time is fleeting and delicate, akin to a light breeze that can easily be missed or overlooked.
Do you still know him?
Repeating the earlier question about remembering or recognizing a particular person, emphasizing the theme of memory.
Do you still know?
Restating the question, perhaps underscoring the uncertainty or the impact of time on memory.
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