Lyrics
Seems only yesterday
Reflects on the passage of time, indicating that the events being discussed feel recent.
When you put your faith away
Suggests a moment in the past when the person stopped having faith or trust in something or someone.
And you slammed the door and locked your heart away now
Describes a dramatic action of closing oneself off emotionally, shutting out others.
Everything you trusted in
Refers to the loss of reliance on certain things or people.
Everything you could have been
Alludes to missed opportunities or unrealized potential.
It's like a memory that's fading away, well
Compares the fading memories to something intangible, possibly hinting at regret.
I know you've been hurt, baby
Acknowledges the emotional pain the person has experienced.
I've been there too
Shares a sense of empathy by stating that the speaker has also faced similar hardships.
But it's only fear that's holding on to you
Attributes the person's emotional state to fear, implying it's a barrier.
Chorus:
Introduces the recurring theme of facing each day as a new opportunity or challenge.
'Cause every single day for the rest of your life
Encourages the listener to embrace each day, suggesting a positive outlook.
Don't be left behind
Advises against being left behind, emphasizing the importance of staying engaged with life.
'Cause you know what it's like
Reminds the listener of the familiar challenges they may face.
Won't forget the words from your father
Recalls the impact of parental advice or wisdom.
Believe in no other
Urges belief in oneself, suggesting self-reliance.
Don't ever give up the fight
Encourages resilience in the face of adversity.
'Cause every single day
Reiterates the message of facing each day positively.
Do you remember when
Presents a nostalgic moment of solitude when no one paid attention.
No one was listening
Highlights a time of feeling unnoticed or ignored.
You could disappear and no one would notice
Compares the person's presence to a childhood dream, possibly implying a sense of insignificance.
Like a childhood dream
References unfulfilled desires or ambitions from the past.
You wanted everything
Suggests a persistent longing for things that were never obtained.
You're still missing what you really wished for
Indicates a continued sense of absence or lack.
Now they know your name but, they don't know you.
Points out a discrepancy between public recognition and personal understanding.
It's time to make a change in everything you do
Encourages a change in behavior or attitude.
Chorus
Repeats the earlier chorus, reinforcing the central message.
I don't know where the story ends
Expresses uncertainty about the future but conveys hope in the inevitability of a new beginning.
But all that I know is the sun will rise again
Emphasizes the cyclical nature of life and the assurance that better times will come.
I know you've been hurt, baby
Reiterates the acknowledgment of emotional pain.
I've been there too
Recalls personal experience and emphasizes the need for change.
But it's time to make a change in everything you do
Encourages a proactive approach to transforming one's life.
Chorus
Repeats the chorus, reinforcing the importance of facing each day positively.
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