Lyrics
The clock strikes one and all is well
The first hour strikes on the clock, and everything seems fine.
Hear the night watch strike a bell
Listen to the night watch striking a bell, possibly indicating a shift or change.
The sound of footsteps fading out
The sound of footsteps is fading away, suggesting departure or distance.
Leaves a nighttime worth of doubt
This fading sound leaves a sense of doubt or uncertainty during the night.
Flick the switch when you go
Switch off something as you leave, and if there's any news, inform me.
Any news, just let me know
Request for updates or information when the person departs.
Just let it go
An encouragement to let go of something, possibly a burden or worry.
Just let it go
Repetition emphasizes the importance of releasing and moving on.
Just let it go
Continued emphasis on the idea of letting go, perhaps for emotional well-being.
Just let it go
Reiteration of the need to let go, reinforcing the theme of release.
All the things that we are not
Reference to things that the individuals are not, implying a sense of self-awareness.
Might have been, that's where it stops
Reflection on missed opportunities, reaching a point where possibilities end.
Could have happened, almost did
An acknowledgment that certain events could have occurred but didn't.
Better luck next time, kid
Encouragement after a failure, suggesting better luck in the future.
Epic ride, not so much
Describing an experience or journey as not particularly impressive or grand.
Life gone grey, numb to the touch
Life has become dull or uninspiring, losing sensitivity or feeling.
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