Royal Canal
Nostalgic Reflections: Seed Holden's Royal Canal Journey
Lyrics
Yellow buses in the curvy lines
Reflects on yellow buses traveling along winding paths, perhaps symbolizing the journey through life's twists and turns.
The smell of Spring on the Finglas Road
Evokes the sensory experience of spring's aroma on Finglas Road, setting a vivid scene.
The rain that falls unannounced
Highlights unexpected rain, symbolizing life's unpredictable moments.
Oh but I don't wanna go back
Expresses a reluctance to revisit the past or return to a previous stage in life.
Even tho I still go there in my dreams
Despite reluctance, the past revisits through dreams, indicating an unresolved connection.
Even if I long for it in my songs
Emphasizes longing for the past, even expressed in creative endeavors like songs.
My past life tells me I belong
Suggests a sense of belonging to a former life or place based on past experiences.
Oh but I don't wanna go back
Reiterates the resistance to returning to a prior phase despite a perceived connection.
I remember my walks by the canal
Recalls nostalgic moments of leisurely walks by the canal, hinting at a simpler time.
With a free coffee, a gift from my work
Describes enjoying a complimentary coffee, possibly representing the small joys in life.
I remember the pints of the dark elixir
Memories of consuming pints of a potent drink, symbolizing indulgence or escapism.
And the late, late Sun going down
Portrays the setting sun, possibly signifying the end of an era or a relationship.
We got used to our nice community
Reflects on the comfort of a supportive community and the feeling of belonging.
With your beautiful soul you made it feel like home
Attributes a sense of home to someone's beautiful soul, emphasizing emotional connection.
Those people were there to follow their dreams
Suggests that the community was pursuing aspirations and dreams.
I think none of them is up there anymore
Implies that individuals from the past community may no longer be present or have moved on.
Even tho I still go there in my dreams
Despite moving on, the past lingers in dreams, possibly indicating unresolved feelings.
I still collect the parts of my soul
Symbolizes the ongoing process of reclaiming or reconciling with lost parts of oneself.
My heart stopped beating when we fell apart
Expresses a feeling of heartbreak or loss when a significant relationship ended.
Already seems like a long time ago
Suggests that the separation feels distant, though it happened relatively recently.
I remember my walks by the canal
Reiterates memories of leisurely walks by the canal, reinforcing the nostalgic theme.
With a free coffee, a gift from my work
Recalls enjoying a free coffee, repeating a moment of simple pleasure.
I remember the pints of the dark elixir
Reiterates the consumption of the dark elixir, possibly indicating a pattern or habit.
And the late, late Sun going down
Repeats the imagery of the setting sun, underscoring its significance in the narrative.
On the Royal Canal
Specifies the location, the Royal Canal, concluding the narrative setting.
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