Walking Papers
Moving On: The Berlin Project's Resilient Journey in 'Walking Papers'
Lyrics
You said it would, be the last time you'd ever have to tell me.
You promised it would be the final time you'd need to inform me.
You said it could, be the best thing that ever happened to me.
You suggested it could be the best thing that ever happened to me.
I'm moving on, while you were crying I was laughing in the hallway.
I'm moving forward; while you were upset, I found amusement in the hallway.
There's something wrong,
An indication that something is amiss or not right.
While it will take you months,
It will take a considerable amount of time for you to realize the issue.
But I'll be fine today.
Despite the difficulties, I will be okay today.
You said you would, be my life, be my dream, but will you tell me...
You promised to be my life and dream, but can you explain...
Why you said you would, give me everything just to take it from me?
...why you claimed to give me everything only to take it away?
I'm moving on, while you were crying I was laughing in the hallway.
Similar to line 3, emphasizing moving on despite emotional distress.
There's something wrong,
A repetition of the feeling that something is not right.
While it will take you months,
Reiteration that realization of the issue will take time for you.
But I'll be fine today.
Despite the challenges, I will be fine today.
I wish you warm nights and clear skies,
Wishing pleasant experiences, but with a hint that they will be experienced alone.
But hear me you'll taste them on your own.
Despite the wish, the speaker suggests that you will experience these things on your own.
I need you, but not at this time,
Expressing a need for you, but not at the current moment.
With regret I leave you all alone.
Regrettably, the speaker is leaving you alone.
I'm moving on, while you were crying I was laughing in the hallway.
Repeating the theme of moving on while finding amusement despite emotional turmoil.
There's something wrong,
Reiteration of a sense that something is not right.
While it will take you months,
Emphasizing the time it will take for you to realize the issue.
But I'll be fine today.
Despite the anticipated challenges, the speaker will be fine today.
I'm moving on, while you were crying I was laughing in the hallway.
Similar to lines 3 and 9, emphasizing moving forward while finding humor despite emotional challenges.
There's something wrong,
Reiteration of a sense that something is not right.
While it will take you months,
Emphasizing the time it will take for you to realize the issue.
But I'll be fine today.
Despite the expected challenges, the speaker will be fine today.
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