Lyrics
A little boy me went fishing in a wooden boat
A nostalgic recollection of the speaker's childhood when he used to go fishing in a wooden boat.
Sitting there for hours in the cold
Describing the enduring and patient nature of spending long hours in the cold while fishing.
Patience is a virtue til we die
Reflecting on the value of patience as a virtue throughout one's life until death.
Then a ripple in the water caught my eye.
The speaker notices a disturbance in the water, possibly symbolizing an unexpected event or change.
Sometimes we don't know what we're waiting for
Expressing the uncertainty of waiting and how sometimes we are unaware of what we are waiting for.
That's the time to be the first one on the dance floor
Encouraging seizing the moment, especially when uncertain, and being the first to take action.
We go from green to blue to go to black
Describing a transition from green to blue to black, possibly representing different stages or moods in life.
Breathe deep, who knows how long will this last.
Advising to breathe deeply, acknowledging the transient nature of life and the uncertainty of its duration.
Only was last week I learnt to drive
Recalling a recent experience of learning to drive, symbolizing the journey of acquiring new skills and independence.
Stole my mother's keys and drove all night
Recounting a daring act of taking the mother's car and driving throughout the night.
Christine never showed it's 4 am
Mentioning someone named Christine who didn't appear, creating a sense of disappointment or unfulfilled expectations.
Started up mum's car drove home again.
Returning home after the adventurous night, possibly regretting the actions taken.
One year ago I kissed my bride
Reflecting on a significant event one year ago - kissing the bride, signifying the beginning of a marital journey.
Now I wait to hear my baby's cry
Anticipating the birth of a child and the emotional wait to hear the baby's cry.
Woman showed me all that she knew then
Acknowledging the wisdom shared by a woman, possibly referring to the bride, shaping the speaker's understanding.
To cut himself down man's born again.
Highlighting a transformative experience where a man learns to overcome challenges and reinvent himself.
Christine died and now I'm here alone
Expressing the loneliness and sorrow after the death of Christine, suggesting a longing for the past.
What I wouldn't give to be on that wooden boat.
Desiring to go back to the simplicity of the wooden boat, emphasizing the appeal of a carefree and nostalgic time.
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