Music in Your Eyes
Time's Reflection: Unveiling Life's Rhythms in Stan Rogers' Melody
Lyrics
When I was younger in the days of my youth,
Reflecting on the past, recalling the days of youth.
I used to sit down and watch the river go down,
Recollecting moments spent by the river, observing life.
And see my dreams roll 'round the bend,
Witnessing dreams drifting away, hoping for their return.
Hoping they'd come back again.
Expressing a desire for the return of lost aspirations.
Now a long time's gone by and at least once a day
Reflecting on the passage of time and its impact.
I sit and think about when you were holy
Recalling a time when someone was pure and eager.
And so eager to see what you could find;
Describing the curiosity and enthusiasm of the past.
Now ain't it funny how we lost the timeâ?¦
Commenting on the ironic loss of time over the years.
You wonder why I lay awake at night,
Expressing difficulty in sleeping, contemplating thoughts.
Well I just can't get to sleep.
Insomnia attributed to inner turmoil and unrest.
It's not the devils or the feelings inside,
Identifying the quest for peace of mind as the main concern.
It's the peace of mind I seek.
Highlighting the search for inner tranquility.
Cause you stand there laughin', I'm standin' starin'
Depicting a moment of confrontation with another person.
And I've come all this way and all you ever said was,
Expressing disappointment at the lack of understanding.
"Well, that's OK".
Quoting a dismissive response to the speaker's feelings.
Music in your eyes, I can tell by your surprise,
Introducing the metaphor of "Music in your eyes."
You've been doin' fine, so don't give me no more lies;
Asserting the ability to perceive the truth through eyes.
We'll understand it all in time.
Expressing confidence in eventual understanding.
Music in your eyes, my God, I'd love to watch you dance!
Expressing admiration for the joy expressed through dance.
Now don't be feelin' shy, 'cause I know you know how,
Encouraging someone to overcome shyness and dance freely.
And you're not sleepy now.
Reassuring that it's a time for wakefulness, not sleep.
When I came into this town I knew my hands were bounded;
Acknowledging consequences upon entering a new town.
I knew I'd have to pay for my ways or else go underground,
Recognizing the need to face consequences or seek refuge.
But I said, "Music in your eyes, I can tell by your surprise,
Repeating the metaphor of "Music in your eyes."
That you've been doin' fine, so don't give me no more lies.
Reiterating the belief in perceiving truth through eyes.
We'll understand it all in time".
Confident in understanding and reconciliation over time.
I wouldn't place you in a hole, 'cause that's not the way to do it;
Rejecting the idea of confining someone in a difficult situation.
I know you want to be set free to let your love come shining on through;
Acknowledging the desire for freedom and love to shine through.
So come on and shine now!
Encouraging the expression of one's inner light.
Music in your eyes, I can tell by your surprise
Repeating the metaphor of "Music in your eyes."
That you've been doin' fine, so don't give me no more lies,
Reiterating the belief in perceiving truth through eyes.
We'll understand it all in time.
Confident in understanding and reconciliation over time.
You know, we'll understand it
Concluding with optimism about eventual understanding.
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