Disappearing Act
Vanishing Hopes: Ron Sexsmith's Reflection on Life's Disappearing Act
Lyrics
Some say you've got to lose to win
Some believe that experiencing loss is necessary to achieve victory or success.
Any moment now
Implying that a fortunate event is expected to occur soon.
Our luck will stumble in
Expectation of luck suddenly favoring them, leading to a positive outcome.
And claim us at the lost and found
Metaphorically referring to a scenario where they feel lost but hope to be found.
And help us all get our feet back on the ground
Hoping for assistance to regain stability and security.
Disappearing act
Reference to a situation disappearing or vanishing.
I want my money back
Expressing dissatisfaction and a desire for a refund of something lost.
Disappearing act
Reiterating the desire for something lost to reappear.
I wish life had warned us long ago
Wishing for early warnings in life about challenges or losses.
We're only one half of a disappearing act
Feeling like only part of a disappearing act, suggesting feeling incomplete or lost.
Who pulled the rug out under us?
Questioning who caused the sudden change or loss.
Maybe all the time
Suggesting that even ample time might not be enough to prevent certain events.
In the world ain't quite enough
Implying that the time available might not be sufficient to avoid certain consequences.
One day you're saying "Look Ma, no hands"
Metaphorical expression of initially feeling confident and then suddenly feeling lost or incapable.
Then it's "Help me Ma, I just don't understand"
Transition from confidence to seeking guidance or assistance due to confusion.
Disappearing act
Repetition of the disappearing act theme with a desire to regain something from the past.
I want my childhood back
Expressing a longing to revert to the carefree nature of childhood.
Disappearing act
Reiterating the desire for something lost to reappear.
I wish life had warned us long ago
Wishing for early warnings in life about challenges or losses.
We're on the wrong half of a disappearing act
Reiteration of feeling incomplete or lost within a disappearing act.
Oh and when you hear "The Saints Go Marching In"
Reference to a familiar tune associated with hope or positive outcomes.
As you're walking down your street again
Suggesting a sense of familiarity or routine in one's life.
No magic wand can make it stop
Impossibility of halting or preventing certain negative events.
And as your house of cards comes crashing down
Metaphorical collapse of something fragile or unstable.
So loud it makes you turn around
The collapse being so significant that it demands attention.
Look longer
Encouragement to take a deeper look and contemplate the situation.
Think harder now
Encouraging deeper thought and reflection on the current circumstances.
Some say you've got to lose to win
Repeating the idea that loss might precede victory or success.
Any moment now
Anticipation of luck favoring them soon.
Our luck will stumble in
Expectation of luck suddenly favoring them, leading to a positive outcome.
And claim us at the lost and found
Metaphorically referring to a scenario where they feel lost but hope to be found.
And help us all get our feet back on the ground
Hoping for assistance to regain stability and security.
Disappearing act
Reiteration of the disappearing act, desiring the return of something lost.
I want my money back
Expressing dissatisfaction and a desire for a refund of something lost.
Disappearing act
Reiterating the desire for something lost to reappear.
I wish life had warned us long ago
Wishing for early warnings in life about challenges or losses.
We're on the wrong half of a disappearing act
Reiteration of feeling incomplete or lost within a disappearing act.
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