Better Than Before
Rising Tides and Renewal: Slow Town Clock's Musical Odyssey
Lyrics
Write me a letter
Expressing a desire for written communication.
Like you never really ever did before
Requesting a letter in a manner different from the past.
Who writes letters anymore
Reflecting on the decline of traditional letter-writing.
You won't have to worry, no
Assuring that there's no need to be concerned or anxious.
And I won't say I'm sorry anymore
Declaring a shift away from apologies.
I'm better than before
Claiming personal improvement or growth.
I passed the test
Announcing success in a test or challenge.
I headed west and hit the shore
Describing a journey to the west and reaching the shore with positive outcomes.
It was better than before
Reiterating that the current state is better than a previous one.
Sing me a lullaby
Requesting a soothing song for comfort.
I'll learn it from you by and by and soon
Expressing a willingness to learn and grow through time.
I'll be jumping every moon
Anticipating achieving extraordinary feats.
We picked apart the present tense
Examining the present situation closely.
So if nothing's making any sense just croon
Suggesting that when things are unclear, singing or humming provides solace.
I'll see you soon
Promising a reunion in the near future.
I passed the test
Reaffirming success in overcoming challenges.
I headed west and hit the shore
Recalling the journey westward with positive outcomes.
It was better than before
Affirming that the current state is an improvement from the past.
I took my time
Emphasizing a deliberate and patient approach.
I drew a line across the floor
Creating a boundary and taking a decisive step.
And walked that line right out the door
Choosing to leave a situation or relationship.
We talk about the weather
Engaging in small talk about changing weather conditions.
And you say it's getting wetter than before
Noting an observed increase in wet weather.
You'll hear that more and more
Predicting a recurring theme of discussions about weather.
We can't know what's coming
Acknowledging uncertainty about the future.
And that often seems like something to ignore
Commenting on the tendency to overlook impending challenges.
But it's warmer
Observing a rise in temperature.
And it's drier
Noting a decrease in humidity.
And the sea is rising
Highlighting the issue of rising sea levels.
And it's wetter than before
Connecting environmental changes to increased wetness.
I took my time
Reiterating a deliberate and patient approach.
I drew a line across the floor
Reemphasizing the act of setting boundaries.
And walked that line right out the door
Confirming the decision to leave a situation or relationship.
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