Seem to Recall
Recalling Brighter Days: Ron Sexsmith's Musical Journey
Lyrics
Well a bad day is when I'm up in the air
Expressing a bad day as a time of uncertainty or confusion.
A better day is when I'm in repair
A better day is when the speaker is in the process of healing or improvement.
Like this it's always been
Describing a consistent pattern in the speaker's life.
Oh but then again
Suggesting a contrasting perspective or alternative view.
I seem to recall a time when
Recollection of a specific time in the past.
The day ahead was an open book
Describing a time when the future seemed open and full of possibilities.
For every page I read, a second look
Emphasizing the speaker's careful examination of each aspect of life.
What I knew then somehow
Recognition of past knowledge that is elusive in the present.
Can't put my finger on it now
Expressing difficulty in pinpointing past awareness in the present moment.
But I seem to recall doing without
Recollection of a time when the speaker managed without certain things.
I seem to recall when a daydream
Reflecting on a time when daydreams held significant value.
Seemed to be all I'd take with me
Highlighting the importance of daydreams in the speaker's memories.
My wherewithal
Referencing personal resources and capabilities.
I seemed to recall
Reiteration of remembering a particular time.
Now we're bumming round feeling awkwardly at home
Describing a current state of feeling out of place but somewhat familiar.
Amidst the "dumbing down" and the talk shows
Commenting on societal changes and a decline in intellectual discourse.
With nothing much to say
Noting a lack of meaningful conversation in the present.
It wasn't always this way
Contrasting the present with a past time when things were different.
I seem to recall a brighter day
Recalling a brighter and more positive period in the past.
I seem to recall when your light
Remembering a time when someone's light served as a guide.
Seemed to be all all I'd go by
Emphasizing reliance on someone's presence in making decisions.
After nightfall
Referring to memories after nightfall, suggesting a sense of reflection.
I seem to recall
Reiterating the act of recalling specific memories.
What I knew then somehow
Revisiting past knowledge and gaining clarity in the present.
I've put my finger on it now
Contrast with line 10, now able to identify past awareness.
I seem to recall that there was no doubt
Recalling a time when there was certainty and confidence.
I seem to recall when your love
Reflecting on a time when love was a source of certainty.
Seemed to be all I was so sure of
Emphasizing the confidence and assurance derived from love.
It could break my fall
Highlighting love as a stabilizing force in difficult times.
I seem to recall
Reiteration of the act of recalling memories related to love.
My wherewithal
Reiterating personal resources and capabilities in the context of memories.
I seem to recall
Final repetition of recalling memories, emphasizing the theme of reflection.
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