Lyrics
Well, the past is the past, the future is not yet
The speaker acknowledges that the past is unchangeable, and the future is uncertain.
The dye has been cast though the paint's no longer wet
An irreversible decision has been made, but its impact is no longer immediate.
If you're willing to forgive then maybe one day you'll forget
Forgiveness may lead to forgetting over time, suggesting the value of trying to reconcile.
Darling, ain't that worth a try?
The speaker questions if the effort to reconcile and forgive is worthwhile.
Ain't it worth a try when
Prompting a reflection on the value of trying, despite past failures or challenges.
Yesterday's gone and tomorrow is not here
The speaker contrasts the unchangeable past with the uncertain future, emphasizing the fleeting nature of time.
The days they are longer, how they quickly disappear
Time moves quickly, highlighting the transient nature of life and its experiences.
If you learn to move on that's when the pathway becomes clear
Suggests that moving on is a key to clarity and a clearer path forward in life.
Darling, ain't that worth a try?
The speaker reiterates the question of whether making an effort to move forward and forgive is worthwhile.
Ain't it worth a try to see black from blue
Encourages seeing positives (black) from negatives (blue), hinting at changing perspectives.
Perhaps it's just a point of view
Suggests that one's viewpoint might influence how situations are perceived.
And maybe this one's down to you, my friend
The speaker implies that resolving issues may depend on the individual ("you, my friend").
In the end
The phrase "In the end" implies that resolutions and understanding may come with time or at the conclusion of a situation.
For these moments that have gone, the summer's still to be
Reflects on past moments and the potential for positive experiences in the future ("the summer's still to be").
And every day that's past, it's just a raindrop on the sea
Compares the passing of time to a raindrop on the vast sea, highlighting the insignificance of individual moments.
If you learn to let go maybe one day you'll be free
Suggests that letting go of the past can lead to personal freedom in the future.
Baby, ain't that worth a try?
The speaker questions if the effort to let go and move forward is worthwhile in the context of a relationship ("Baby").
Ain't it worth a try to see black from blue
Encourages seeing positives (black) from negatives (blue) in the relationship context.
Perhaps it's just a point of view
Reiterates the idea that perspectives shape one's understanding of a situation.
Or maybe this one's down to you, my friend
Similar to Line #13, suggests that resolving relationship issues may depend on the individual involved.
Do you see grey from green?
Poses a question about perception, asking if one sees shades of gray from green.
Or all the colors in between?
Asks about recognizing and appreciating the variety of experiences ("colors") between extremes.
But maybe this is just a dream, my friend
Suggests that the current situation or perspective might be a temporary or unreal state ("just a dream").
In the end
Repeats the phrase "In the end," reinforcing the idea that understanding or resolution may come with time.
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