Lyrics
Washed away by the water
Feeling overwhelmed or defeated, symbolized by being washed away by water.
I won't offer my hand
Refusing to offer help or support, possibly due to betrayal or disappointment.
He picked the wrong damn side long before time began
Someone made a wrong choice or took the wrong side long before events unfolded.
It's been a long time coming
Anticipation of an event that has been awaited for a long time.
Felt my will start to break
Feeling a gradual loss of determination or strength.
Now the Sloth got him running
A sloth, possibly a metaphor for laziness or indifference, causing someone to run away.
Sent that boy on his way
Sending someone away, possibly as a consequence of their actions.
And as I wave goodbye (wave goodbye)
Expressing a farewell gesture, waving goodbye.
I see no tears in my eyes (tears in my eyes)
No visible sadness or regret as the farewell happens.
I used to call him a friend (call him a friend
Reflecting on a past friendship, no longer considered a friend.
Now I hope I never see his face again, yeah (see his face again)
Strong desire to never encounter the person again.
Again, again, again
Repetition, possibly emphasizing the finality or intensity of the situation.
Ooh, yeah
-Yeah
-Leaves hanging low in the autumn air
Describing a scene with leaves in autumn, portraying a melancholic atmosphere.
I got one too many problems to care
Feeling burdened with too many problems to care about.
Counting down the time
Counting down to a moment of realization about the wonders of life.
To the day that I am sure that I realize the wonders of life
Anticipating a personal realization, seeing wonders with one's own eyes.
I see them with my own eyes
-Yeah, you've been with me all the way
Someone has been supportive throughout, but now they turn away.
Now you turn your back and I wave
Expressing farewell and waving after being betrayed.
I'm saying goodbye
Saying goodbye with gratitude to steadfast friends.
Thanks to all the friends who steady stood by
Acknowledging friends who stood by during challenging times.
Watch as we live out our own lives
Observing and living out individual lives, possibly separate from the person being addressed.
Washed away by the water
Repetition of the earlier verses, reinforcing the emotions and actions described.
I won't offer my hand
-He picked the wrong damn side long before time began
-It's been a long time coming
-Felt my will start to break
-Now the Sloth got him running
-Sent that boy on his way
-And as I wave goodbye (wave goodbye)
-I see no tears in my eyes (tears in my eyes)
-I used to call him a friend (call him a friend
-Now I hope I never see his face again, yeah (see his face again)
-As I look through the clouds, I see the bright horizon
Looking beyond current difficulties, seeing a bright future or horizon.
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah yeah
-As I look through the clouds, I see the bright horizon
-Man, I'm sick of these endorphins
Expressing dissatisfaction with feeling good (endorphins) and uncertainty about one's importance.
I don't know my importance
-I'm stuck in my own fortress, yeah
-Man, I'm sick of these endorphins
-I don't know my importance
-I'm stuck in my own fortress, yeah
-Washed away by the water
Repetition of earlier verses, emphasizing the strong emotions and the desire to never see the person again.
I won't offer my hand
-He picked the wrong damn side long before time began
-It's been a long time coming
-Felt my will start to break
-Now the Sloth got him running
-Sent that boy on his way
-And as I wave goodbye (wave goodbye)
-I see no tears in my eyes (tears in my eyes)
-I used to call him a friend (call him a friend
-Now I hope I never see his face again, yeah (see his face again)
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