Lyrics
It's quiet in this house
Expressing the quiet atmosphere within the house, possibly due to an empty nest.
Not much to talk about
Highlighting the lack of significant topics or activities to discuss.
Two people all alone
Describing the solitude of two people in the house.
I'm sure you're making friends
Suggesting that the person is forming new connections or friendships.
This is where the fun begins
Indicating that the excitement or enjoyment starts when being alone.
Out there on your own
Emphasizing the experience of being independent and self-reliant.
I keep wishing the dogs would bark
Expressing a desire for signs of activity or presence, like the sound of dogs barking.
And I'd see you park
Anticipating the return of the person and the sight of their arrival.
In front of the house
Imagining the person parking in front of the house.
Plop down on the couch
Envisioning a casual moment of relaxation on the couch while sharing daily experiences.
And tell us about your day
Desiring to hear about the person's day.
There's nothing to do about a change of season
Acknowledging the inevitability of change with the seasons.
Ain't no reason
Stating that there is no logical justification to resist the passage of time.
To try to hold back time
Rejecting attempts to halt or slow down the progression of time.
One day I put you down
Recalling a moment when the person was put down or let go.
And it never crossed my mind
Not realizing at the time that it would be the last occurrence of a particular event.
That it was the last time
Reflecting on the unknowingly final nature of certain experiences.
Take some corners on two wheels
Encouraging adventurous behavior, taking risks, and experiencing life fully.
Try it all, see how it feels
Urging the individual to explore various aspects of life to understand them better.
Get every answer you can find
Emphasizing the importance of seeking knowledge and answers to life's questions.
Break some hearts if you have to
Advising to be willing to break hearts, but also recognizing the inevitability of one's own heartbreak.
But know they're gonna break yours, too
Encouraging kindness despite the potential for pain in relationships.
So always be kind
Promoting a compassionate and considerate attitude towards others.
We're always waiting for what's next
Expressing a perpetual state of anticipation for the future.
And the net effect
Commenting on the tendency to miss current moments while focusing on future expectations.
Is that we miss what's happening now
Highlighting the irreversibility of the past and the inability to change it.
Can't go back anyhow
Emphasizing the impossibility of going back in time and altering events.
And change a single thing
Asserting the futility of attempting to change the past.
There's nothing to do about a change of season
Reiterating the inevitability of seasonal changes and the passage of time.
Ain't no reason
Reaffirming the pointlessness of resisting the natural progression of time.
To try to hold back time
Rejecting the idea of trying to halt or control the flow of time.
One day I put you down
Recalling a moment of putting someone down without realizing its significance.
And it never crossed my mind
Reflecting on the lack of awareness that it would be the last occurrence of a particular event.
That it was the last time
Acknowledging the finality of certain experiences in hindsight.
There's nothing to do about a change of season
Reiterating the futility of resisting seasonal changes and the progression of time.
Ain't no reason
Emphasizing the lack of reason to resist the natural order of time.
When it's your time to shine
Highlighting the inevitability of each individual's time to shine or succeed.
'Cause when you finally get to fly
Reflecting on the idea that, when achieving success, thoughts of the past become less significant.
The last thing on your mind
Indicating that thoughts about the empty nest are not a priority when focusing on personal accomplishments.
Is the nest you left behind
Emphasizing the diminishing importance of the past when moving forward in life.
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