Lifespan of a Fly
Embracing Life's Transience: The Bird and the Bee's Poetic Farewell
Lyrics
Oh, my children
Expressing a parental sentiment, acknowledging a connection with offspring.
Oh, my loves
Continuation of the parental sentiment, addressing loved ones.
You are not alone
Assuring loved ones that they are not alone, possibly in a moment of parting or departure.
I must go
Indicating a departure, a need to leave or move on.
I'll miss you so
Expressing the emotional difficulty of leaving and the anticipated longing.
My time has finally come
Acknowledging that the speaker's time has come, possibly referring to the end of a phase or life.
Oh, my lovers
Addressing lovers or significant others, extending the sentiment to multiple aspects of life.
Oh, my lives
Reiterating the connection with different aspects of life and the request to be remembered.
Keep me in your minds
Asking to be kept in the minds of those who matter.
Don't despair
Advising against despair and futile pursuits, possibly in the face of inevitable separation.
Don't chase the air
Discouraging the pursuit of intangible things, emphasizing the past shared experiences.
Where we once lived together
Referring to a place where they once coexisted, indicating nostalgia.
I have no regrets for anything I've done
Expressing contentment and a lack of remorse for past actions.
I feel like I've lived as good as anyone
Feeling satisfied with the quality of life lived, comparing it favorably to others.
Remember me, remember me as best you can
Requesting to be remembered in the best possible way.
So I might live, outlive my lifespan
Expressing a desire to live on through memories beyond the natural lifespan.
Here I will lie
Describing a resting place, completing a circle, possibly symbolizing the end of a journey.
From where I sprung
Indicating the origin or starting point of the speaker's existence.
The circle is completed
Emphasizing the completion of a cycle or life journey.
The earth is warm
Describing a comforting and nurturing environment.
How I transformed
Reflecting on personal transformation and growth.
And now I am defeated
Acknowledging defeat, possibly in the context of the natural life cycle.
I have no regrets for anything I've done
Reiterating contentment and lack of regrets for past actions.
I feel like I've lived as good as anyone
Maintaining a positive perspective on the quality of life lived.
Remember me, remember me as best you can
Requesting a positive and favorable remembrance.
So I might live, outlive my lifespan
Expressing a desire to surpass the ordinary lifespan through lasting memories.
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