Lyrics
Why would he come back through the park
Questioning the reason for someone's return through the park.
You thought that you saw him
Addressing the listener's belief that they saw the person.
But no you did not
Clarifying that the person was not actually seen.
It's not him who'd come across
Emphasizing that the person in question wouldn't make such a journey.
The sea to surprise you
Highlighting that the person is not the one crossing the sea to surprise.
Not him who would know
Reiterating that the person wouldn't know where to find the listener in London.
Where in London to find you
Emphasizing the person's absence and lack of knowledge.
With sadness so real that it populates
Describing a profound sadness that pervades the city, leaving the listener feeling homeless.
The city and leaves you homeless again
Connecting the pervasive sadness to a sense of homelessness.
Steam from the cup and snow on the path
Imagery of steam and snow, indicating a changing season and the passage of time.
The seasons have changed
Noting the change in seasons.
From the present to past the past
Highlighting the transition from the present to the past.
The past turns whole to half
Expressing the idea that the past becomes incomplete or diminished.
The past
Repetition of "The past" for emphasis.
Why would he come back through the park
Repeating the initial question about the person's return through the park.
You thought that you saw him
Reiterating the listener's belief in seeing the person.
But no you did not who can be sure
Expressing uncertainty about whether the person was seen or not.
Of anything through
Reflecting on the challenges of certainty over a distance.
The distance that keeps you
Describing the distance as a barrier to knowing the truth.
From knowing the truth
Emphasizing the difficulty of knowing the truth due to the distance.
Why would you think your boy could become
Questioning the listener's belief that their boy could transform into the expected man.
The man who could makе you
Expressing doubt about the listener's confidence in their boy's capabilities.
Sure he was the onе
Casting uncertainty on the listener's certainty about the person being the one.
The one my one
Repetition of "My one," possibly emphasizing a personal connection.
My one
Repeating the sentiment of the person being "My one."
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