Lyrics
I've been standing here for years
The speaker has been in the same place for a long time.
And years and years and years
Emphasizes the extended duration of the speaker's presence.
Only when I'm dreaming takes me back
The only time the speaker feels a connection to the past is in their dreams.
If I wanted dreams I'd sleep my life away
Expresses a reluctance to indulge in dreams, preferring to face reality.
Apparently this is where I'm going wrong
Acknowledges a realization that the speaker is making a mistake.
Oh
An interjection expressing a realization or revelation.
This is where it all began for me
Reflects on the starting point or origin of the speaker's journey.
This is where it all began for me
Repeats the idea of the origin, possibly emphasizing its significance.
And you
Refers to someone else, possibly a significant figure in the speaker's life.
Terrafirma standing in my way
Suggests an obstacle in the speaker's path, possibly metaphorical.
Push against the gravity I know so well
Describes a struggle against a force that is familiar to the speaker.
Melancholy feeling makes me happy
Paradoxically finds happiness in a melancholic or sad feeling.
If I knew the answers then I'd run to them
Expresses uncertainty and a desire for answers.
Oh yeah
An exclamation, possibly emphasizing a realization or emotional moment.
This is where it all began for me
Reiterates the importance of the origin in the speaker's life.
This is where it all began for me
Emphasizes the significance of where it all began.
And you
Repeats the reference to another person, possibly indicating their importance.
This is where it all began for me
Reiterates the impact of the starting point on the speaker.
This is where it all began for me
Strengthens the idea of the origin's profound influence on the speaker.
And you
Repeats the mention of another person, possibly underscoring their role.
This is where it all began for me
Emphasizes the importance of the origin once again.
This is where it all began for me
Reiterates the profound impact of the starting point on the speaker.
And you
Repeats the reference to another person, possibly highlighting their ongoing significance.
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