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newport nightmare, newport nightmare,
Reflecting on a recurring nightmare or challenging experience in Newport.
newport nightmare
Reiteration of the theme of a haunting experience in Newport.
it took me that day, on the hill
Recalling a specific day on a hill, possibly a significant moment.
in the rain, to see
Emphasizing the rainy setting as a backdrop for reflection.
life is but a storm away
Expressing the realization that life is unpredictable, akin to a storm.
that day we both felt
Both individuals experiencing intense emotions on that particular day.
like we never felt before
Describing a heightened emotional state, unprecedented in their relationship.
and our petty arguments
Previous arguments losing significance in the face of a profound moment.
came crashing to the floor
Symbolic representation of resolving conflicts, depicted as crashing to the floor.
and we hugged ourselves and prayed that
Expressing a shared hope for survival and witnessing the night together.
we'd live to see the night
Reflecting on a day when they fell asleep in each other's arms.
the day we fell asleep in your arms
Repetition of the emotional and intimate experience of falling asleep together.
i don't ever pray
Stating a reluctance to pray, except for the mentioned day.
except for that day
Reiteration of the exception, highlighting the importance of that specific prayer.
and the temple on the hill
Referencing a temple on the hill that couldn't provide solace or answers.
couldn't offer us anything
Acknowledging the limitations of external sources in dealing with their experience.
and we thought about
Contemplating things they thought they might never see again.
the things that we would
Reflecting on lost opportunities or experiences that seemed unattainable.
never ever see again
Expressing a shared moment of reflection on their past and future.
and we watched our lives
Observing the transient nature of life and its experiences.
watched them wash away
Seeing their lives metaphorically washed away, implying change or loss.
life is but a dream...
Summarizing the overarching theme that life is fleeting and dreamlike.
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