One Fine Day
Unveiling the Unlived: Robbie Williams' Echoes of a Never-Experienced Day
Lyrics
I like to reminisce about a time I've never had
The singer reflects on memories that seem to belong to a different reality or time.
A book that no-one read
There is a creation or story that went unnoticed or unread by others.
A film that never made me sad
A film that didn't evoke any emotional reaction or sadness in the singer.
And you remind of a place I've never been
The person reminds the singer of a place or feeling that they have never experienced.
And something no-one said
A statement or sentiment that was never expressed by anyone.
When I was 17
A reference to a past when the singer was 17, suggesting youthful experiences.
One fine day
An optimistic vision or hope for a perfect day.
In the middle of the night
An unexpected event or revelation in the middle of the night.
You'll wake up in it
A realization or awakening moment.
One fine day
Anticipation of a beautiful day or event in the middle of the night.
In the middle of the night
The event might be denied or overlooked.
But you probably won't admit it
An indication that acknowledging or accepting certain truths might be difficult.
Remember when we never struggled through?
A shared experience where both didn’t face hardships.
A bad time we never had
A time that was free from difficulties or challenges.
A love we never fell into
Reference to a love that was never pursued or experienced.
Please don't remind me to forget
A plea to avoid reminders of certain memories or feelings.
'Cause forgiveness is a place
Forgiveness is mentioned as a place, indicating it's a journey or destination.
I ain't got used to yet
The singer hasn’t become accustomed to or found forgiveness.
One fine day
Reiteration of the hope for a perfect day or moment.
In the middle of the night
Anticipation of a revelation or event during nighttime.
You'll wake up in it
A repetition of the idea of awakening to a significant realization.
One fine day
Similar to line 12, but with emphasis on the potential denial.
In the middle of the night
Anticipation of a realization in the middle of the night.
But you probably won't admit it
It might be difficult or avoided to acknowledge this realization.
All I ever wanted
The singer's desire or aim was to bring happiness or warmth to the person's life.
Was to radiate your home
The desire to create a sense of belonging or comfort in the person's environment.
But I guess it doesn't matter
However, these efforts might have been inconsequential or unimportant.
So come reminisce about a time we didn't have
Reflecting on a time that might have been imagined or wished for.
I hear there's a sequel to that film that never made you sad
There's a rumored continuation of the film mentioned earlier, emphasizing its non-existence.
Don't rewrite my history
A request not to alter or misrepresent the singer's past.
'Cause you never really know
Emphasizing the unknown depth or significance of the singer's feelings.
How much you didn't mean to me
Highlighting the unexpected impact or importance of the person to the singer.
One fine day
Reiteration of the earlier hope or anticipation for a special day.
In the middle of the night
A repetition emphasizing a significant realization or event at night.
You'll wake up in it
A reaffirmation of the awakening or realization.
One fine day
Line is blank, possibly indicating a pause or reflection.
In the middle of the night
Emphasizing the significant realization or event at night.
But you probably won't admit it
There might be resistance or hesitance to recognize or accept this realization.
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