It Slips Away
Embracing Change: It Slips Away by Shane Pendergast
Lyrics
It slips away
Expressing the gradual loss or passing of something.
The world we knew
Referring to a familiar world that is changing.
It's turning grey
Describing the transformation with a somber tone.
Like old things do
Comparing the change to the aging process of old things.
If it disappeared
Contemplating the impact if the mentioned thing vanishes.
It wouldn't be so hard to take
Speculating that the disappearance might be easier to accept.
While the dark dust clears
Waiting for clarity amidst the aftermath.
It slips away
Reiterating the idea of gradual loss or change.
We can't be sure
Expressing uncertainty about the future.
Of what's to come
Highlighting the unpredictability of what lies ahead.
What made a stir
Reflecting on something that caused a commotion.
Has left us numb
Indicating a state of emotional numbness after the event.
Like a firework flash
Comparing a fleeting moment of joy to a firework flash.
Merriment ain't meant to stay
Suggesting that happiness is transient and not meant to last.
And the smoke won't last
Acknowledging the temporary nature of positive experiences.
It slips away
Reiterating the theme of gradual loss or passing.
I saw a New Idea
Observing a new idea deteriorating in unfavorable conditions.
It was rusting in the rain
Describing the new idea rusting in the rain.
Nothing that is treasured will remain
Emphasizing the transient nature of cherished things.
I saw a New Idea
Repeating the observation of a deteriorating new idea.
It was rusting in the rain
Reiterating the idea that treasured things won't endure.
Nothing that is treasured will remain
Emphasizing the transient nature of cherished things.
We can't be sure
Reiterating uncertainty about the future.
Of what we heard
Expressing uncertainty about the accuracy of what was heard.
Of who we were
Reflecting uncertainty about personal identity.
Of what we earned
Expressing uncertainty about achievements and possessions.
Sure enough we grow
Highlighting the inevitability of personal growth.
Sure enough our feelings change
Acknowledging the changeability of emotions over time.
Like the springtime snow
Comparing emotional changes to the transient nature of springtime snow.
It slips away
Reiterating the theme of gradual loss or passing.
I saw a New Idea
Observing another instance of a new idea deteriorating.
It was rusting in the rain
Describing the new idea rusting in adverse conditions.
Nothing that is treasured will remain
Emphasizing the transience of valuable things.
It slips away
Concluding with the theme of gradual loss or passing.
The world we knew
Reiterating the transformation of the familiar world.
It's turning grey
Describing the changing world with a reference to old things.
Like old things do
Comparing the transformation to the aging process.
If it disappeared
Contemplating the potential acceptance if the mentioned thing disappears.
It wouldn't be so hard to take
Suggesting that the aftermath might bring clarity.
While the dark dust clears
Concluding with the theme of gradual loss or passing.
It slips away
Finalizing the expression of something slipping away.
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