Saint Georges Road
Journey Down Saint George's Road: A Melodic Tale of Loss and Resilience
Lyrics
It was down Saint George's Road
Refers to the location where a significant event took place.
When I saw him for the last time
Describes the last sighting of a person.
They were carryin his load
Indicates others carrying the person's burdens or responsibilities.
Brother it was a long climb
Highlights the challenging journey or experience.
He stopped the traffic lights
Describes a moment of pause or interruption in life.
And no-one said a word
Reflects a solemn atmosphere with no verbal communication.
People stood and stared
Observers witness something extraordinary and unique.
This was a rare and special bird
Portrays the person as exceptional or rare.
The clouds turned dark and grey
Symbolizes a shift in the emotional tone, possibly sadness.
And the rain came pourin in
Introduces a sense of melancholy with the arrival of rain.
Just another Melbourne day
Suggests a typical day in Melbourne, Australia.
I caught his old sarcastic grin
Recalls a distinctive facial expression, perhaps a bittersweet memory.
Now we talk here in the kitchen
Shifts the setting to a kitchen, implying a comfortable and familiar space.
And agree to compromise
Acknowledges the need for finding common ground and reaching agreements.
Every one of us a sinner
Describes universal human qualities, acknowledging imperfections.
World-weary reckless and wise
Attributes characteristics of being experienced, daring, and wise to everyone.
So we raise a glass or three
Participants raise glasses in a symbolic gesture of camaraderie.
To our true lost friend
Toasts to a friend who is truly lost, possibly departed or changed.
Though nobody wants to face it
Expresses reluctance to confront the reality of the situation.
We'll all meet up in the end
Shares the belief that everyone will eventually reunite.
The years have rolled on by
Indicates the passage of time without significant change.
We're still playin the same tunes
Highlights continuity in life, specifically in musical endeavors.
There's no more tears to cry
Suggests emotional healing and resilience.
We're lickin our new wounds
Addresses the process of overcoming new challenges.
Like some broken-hearted fool
Describes a person dealing with emotional pain.
With too many lonely nights to fill
Expresses the struggle to fill empty, lonely moments.
The hours slip through my hands
Highlights the passage of time slipping away.
Until there's nothing left to kill
Implies the inevitability of facing mortality.
So I sit here in this kitchen
Shifts back to the kitchen setting, suggesting introspection.
Swear I'll leave it all behind
Expresses a desire to break away from the current situation.
Take the first boat out of town
Contemplates leaving the familiar for the unknown.
And pray the winds are kind
Expresses hope for a smooth and favorable journey.
I raise a glass or three
Repeats the symbolic gesture of raising glasses to the departed friend.
To my true lost friend
Continues to toast the memory of the lost friend.
If it's written in the stars
Contemplates the possibility of predetermined destinies.
Then we'll meet up in the end
Reiterates the belief in a future reunion with the departed.
Down Saint George's Road
Repeats the reference to Saint George's Road, potentially emphasizing its significance.
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