Lyrics
These days are like deserts to cross
Refers to challenging and difficult times as deserts to cross.
I know damn well what they have in store
Expresses awareness of what challenges lie ahead in the future.
Thirst and hunger, we know the cost
Acknowledges the emotional and personal cost of pursuing desires.
Of broken hearts, but we wanted more
Reflects on the desire for more in spite of the potential for heartbreak.
Up and down, high and low
Describes the ups and downs of life, symbolized as a rollercoaster.
It's our rollercoaster, fast and slow
Emphasizes the unpredictable nature of life's journey.
So we had the drinks we had the talks
Recalls moments of shared experiences, possibly in relationships.
We had the coffees in the morning
Mention of routine activities like having morning coffees together.
And slowly felt a minor change
Describes a subtle change that becomes difficult to ignore over time.
That turned a bit hard to ignore
Highlights the challenges and complications that arise in relationships.
Up and down, high and low
Reiterates the rollercoaster metaphor for the unpredictability of life.
It's our rollercoaster, way to go!
Encouragement to embrace the unpredictable nature of life's journey.
Almost a century of a lifetime
Reflects on a long and eventful lifetime, nearly a century.
That's enough to love me twice
Suggests that a lifetime is sufficient for experiencing love more than once.
If it's too late, if it's too soon
Ponders the timing of love and whether it's ever too late or too soon.
Shall we have another try?
Poses the question of whether to give love another chance.
Up and down, high and low
Reiteration of life's unpredictable nature through the rollercoaster metaphor.
It's our rollercoaster, don't you know?
Emphasizes the personal nature of the shared rollercoaster experience.
How much for another ride
Ponders the cost or effort required for another round of life's challenges.
How long 'til the day I die
Contemplates the duration of life and the inevitability of death.
We're off the track but we can slide
Expresses the ability to navigate challenges even when off the expected path.
What's the point of learning to swim
Raises the question of the purpose of learning new skills if not applied.
If you don't want to take a dive
Encourages taking risks and fully engaging in life's experiences.
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