Lyrics
Long by and by,
Expressing a desire for a distant future.
Used to lay down by the river side.
Recalling a past habit of resting by the river.
Under the branches and the leaves,
Describing the serene setting under a tree.
Watchin' as the water passed me by.
Reflecting on observing the flow of water.
Watchin' as the world would pass me by.
Feeling detached from the passing world.
I just want to clear my hazy head.
Expressing a desire for mental clarity.
I just want to get some rest.
Seeking rest as a solution to inner turmoil.
There's twists and chills inside my head.
Describing internal struggles and unease.
If I stay awake instead.
Weighing the choice between staying awake or resting.
Oo, so it goes.
Acknowledging the cyclical nature of life.
Never stops and everybody knows.
Highlighting the continuous, universal nature of life.
There's strange winds comin' after,
Anticipating unconventional and unpredictable events.
Changes runnin',
Referring to ongoing transformations.
You're losin it before you know
Expressing the rapid nature of losing control.
I used to lay by the water to sleep
Recalling a peaceful practice of sleeping by the water.
I could ease my mind beneath an oak tree.
Describing a calming experience under an oak tree.
But my friends and I fell right into line.
Describing a deviation from a tranquil lifestyle.
And now I can't settle my mind.
Expressing difficulty finding peace of mind.
Oo, so it goes.
Reiterating the cyclical and unstoppable nature of life.
Never stops and everybody knows.
Emphasizing the universal awareness of life's continuity.
There's strange winds comin' after,
Anticipating unusual and disruptive occurrences.
Changes runnin',
Referring to the ongoing process of change.
I'm bendin before you know
Expressing vulnerability and susceptibility to change.
Oo, so it goes.
Reiterating the inevitability and continuity of life.
Never stops and everybody knows.
Highlighting the collective awareness of life's perpetuity.
There's strange winds comin' after,
Anticipating unpredictable and transformative events.
Changes runnin',
Referring to the continuous process of change.
I've lost you, I should've known.
Expressing a realization of losing something important.
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