Lyrics
This might seem strange
This situation may appear unusual or unexpected
Since so much time has passed
Considering the significant amount of time that has elapsed
And since only one of us
Only one of us has maintained a youthful appearance
Still looks the same
Acknowledging the persistence of a youthful look
Your words not mine, baby
Emphasizing that these compliments are from you, not the speaker
You're still fine yes you are
Acknowledging the enduring attractiveness and appeal
Like wine, you get better with time
Comparing the person's charm to the improvement of wine over time
So young and so naive
Reflecting on the past innocence and lack of skepticism
That I never once believed
Expressing disbelief in the fading memories of the person
That the memory of you would go through
Contrasting the lasting impression with the fleeting nature of wind
Like wind goes through the trees
Metaphorically describing the persistence of memories
Maybe if you believe baby
Encouraging belief in the speaker's honesty
That I would no deceive you
Promising not to deceive or mislead
You and I side by side or somewhere
Imagining a close relationship, physically or emotionally
In between
Describing a connection that is not clearly defined
I don't know if this is a bore
Expressing uncertainty about the interest of the listener
But I just can no longer ignore
Unable to ignore a remarkable and extraordinary fact
This fact so sublime
Highlighting the exceptional nature of the person's improvement
You get better with time
Reiterating the idea that the person becomes more attractive with time
Anyone who's met you agrees
Asserting unanimous agreement on the person's memorable qualities
That no one forgets you most of all not me
Emphasizing the lasting impact of the person, especially on the speaker
You can claim you're humble and hide
Recognizing the person's potential humility but asserting the truth
But when it's true my dear
Clarifying that the admiration is genuine, not arrogance
It's not pride
Stating that acknowledging the person's greatness is not prideful
A jury of my peers would find me
Accepting guilt for various offenses, possibly neglect or oversight
Guilty of so many crimes
Admitting wrongdoing if failing to recognize the person's qualities
If I chose not to remind you
Emphasizing the importance of reminding the person of their enduring appeal
That you get better with time
Reiterating the theme that the person gets better with time
This might seem absurd
Recognizing the potential absurdity of the situation
To someone so cultured
Addressing those with refined tastes and cultural awareness
And to one who would grace any stage
Acknowledging the person's ability to captivate any audience
When the hair that frames that face
Describing the changing color of the person's hair as inconsequential
Dark brown or silvery lace
Whether dark brown or silver, age does not diminish attractiveness
What is age but a cage? Never mind
Contemplating that age is a limiting factor, but it's disregarded
You'll be blind to not know that you get better with time
Asserting that failing to recognize the person's improvement is a lack of insight
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