Wash Away
Reflections on Life's Canvas: Wash Away by Sea Elephant
Lyrics
What if nothing happens and I die
Contemplating the possibility of achieving nothing and facing mortality.
Or even worse, what if I don't try
Fearing the outcome of not making an effort and the potential consequences.
What will I regret before I go
Reflecting on potential regrets before the end of life.
Far too late, by the time I know
Concern about realizing regrets too late to make a difference.
I've got a pain in my chest that's hurtin' worse than the rest
Physical and emotional pain, possibly symbolizing internal struggles.
I've got weight on my head, that whispers close about death
Bearing a heavy burden of thoughts related to mortality.
When I'm alone
Feeling these burdens particularly when alone.
Oh, oh, oh
Repetition for emphasis or emotional expression.
What if nothing happens and I die
Reiteration of concerns about achieving nothing and facing mortality.
And see the world, through another's eyes
Contemplating experiencing life through different perspectives.
Always in the background of my mind
Awareness of persistent thoughts in the background of the mind.
Could it be that I'm wasting time
Doubting if time is being utilized effectively.
I guess it's all just the same if books don't mention my name
Feeling insignificance if one's name is not remembered or recognized.
Just like chalk on the pavement after it starts to rain
Comparing one's impact to temporary marks like chalk on pavement.
I'll wash away
Expressing a willingness to let go or be forgotten.
I'll wash away
Repetition for emphasis or emotional expression.
My head is filled with a hundred tunes
Being filled with various thoughts or creative ideas.
I'd like to sing 'em all
Desire to express numerous thoughts through singing.
A few will come out right
Acknowledging challenges in translating thoughts into reality.
But in my mind they never do
Internal struggle between imagination and reality.
So I'll close my eyes and sing a note
Optimistically attempting to create despite potential imperfections.
It's probably wrong but I still hope to find
Hopeful despite acknowledging potential mistakes in the pursuit of a dream.
A dream that won't come true
Expressing a desire for a dream that may not materialize.
Ahh-Ahh-Ahh-Ah
Repetition for emphasis or emotional expression.
Ahh-Ahh-Ahh-Ah
-Ahh-Ahh-Ahh-Ah
-Ahh-Ahh-Ahh-Ah
-I guess it's all just the same if books don't mention my name
Reiteration of the theme of feeling insignificant if not remembered.
Just like chalk on the pavement after it starts to rain
Repeating the analogy of being forgotten, like chalk washed away by rain.
I'll wash away
Reiteration of the willingness to be forgotten or washed away.
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