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Chasing Memories: Nostalgia and Change in Skinny Dippers' 'Home'
Lyrics
Memories back from Portland
Reflecting on memories from Portland.
It was an easy time of life to say the least
Describing a time in life that was relatively easy.
Our friends were all important
Highlighting the importance of friends in that period.
We hung out by the waves down at the beach
Recollecting moments spent by the waves at the beach.
Completely honest I never thought that things would change
Expressing surprise at the unexpected changes in life.
Everyone's leaving and finding their own place
Observing people leaving to find their own paths.
I don't want to go without leaving something behind
Desire to leave a meaningful impact before departing.
So tell me you wont change
Requesting assurance that a person won't change.
And you'll still think the same ways
Seeking consistency in the person's thoughts and beliefs.
I'm writing you this song from 2, 000 miles away
Writing a song from a distant location, possibly missing someone.
I know we both were right
Acknowledging that both parties were right in a situation.
And we may see better days
Optimism about the potential for better days ahead.
But things seemed so much simpler when I thought we might stay
Nostalgia for the simplicity of the past when staying seemed possible.
Now we're falling backwards
Describing a sense of regression or setbacks.
The colors of the leaves begin to change
Noting the changing colors of leaves, symbolizing transition.
But I can hear your laughter
Hearing the distant laughter, possibly missing joyful moments.
It rings out on the coast while back in Maine
Laughter echoing on the coast while physically in Maine.
Completely honest I never thought that things would change
Reiterating surprise at the unexpected changes in life.
Everyone's leaving and finding their own place
Observing others finding their own places and paths.
I don't want to go without leaving something behind
Expressing the desire to leave a meaningful impact before departing.
So tell me you wont change
Requesting assurance that a person won't change.
And you'll still think the same ways
Seeking consistency in the person's thoughts and beliefs.
I'm writing you this song from 2, 000 miles away
Writing a song from a distant location, possibly missing someone.
I know we both were right
Acknowledging that both parties were right in a situation.
And we may see better days
Optimism about the potential for better days ahead.
But things seemed so much simpler when I thought we might stay
Nostalgia for the simplicity of the past when staying seemed possible.
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