The Bereaved
Eternal Echoes: Navigating Life's Tapestry of Love and Loss
Lyrics
For a while the world was new
Reflecting on a period when everything seemed new and promising.
And we planned and schemed the things we'd do
Planning and envisioning future actions together.
With the certainty of youth
Feeling confident and sure, characteristic of youth.
And for a while our life was a game
Describing a phase where life felt like a joyful game.
And we could play all night and day
Emphasizing the carefree nature of being able to play day and night.
As if there was no pain
Acting as if there was no pain or hardship.
For a while
Repetition of "For a while," suggesting a temporal aspect to the narrative.
All the while our time was passing
A reflection on the passing of time and its impact.
People turned to dust
An acknowledgment of mortality, people turning into dust.
All the while my heart was asking
The speaker's heart seeking something or someone.
For you my love
Expressing love and trust for a specific person.
You I could always trust
Reiterating trust in the mentioned person.
Over time our world bore fruit
Describing the fruition and growth of the world over time.
Trees grew high year by year
Metaphorically portraying the growth of trees with deep roots.
With ever deeper roots
Highlighting the increasing depth and stability of life.
Over time we slowly found ourselves
Reflecting on finding oneself in a more passive role over time.
Watching from the shade of trees
Observing others pursuing ambitions while being in the shadows.
While others chased the sun
Metaphorically depicting others chasing the sun, symbolizing aspirations.
Over time
Repetition of "Over time," emphasizing the gradual nature of change.
In the end colors fade
Contemplating the fading of colors, metaphorically referring to life's vibrancy diminishing.
Memories and loss hang low and cloud
Describing the impact of memories and loss casting a shadow over remaining days.
the remaining days
Conveying the lasting influence of past experiences on the present.
In the end
Expressing a sense of individuality and solitude in the final stages of life.
We're all left on our own
Reflecting on the legacy left behind, plans, and dreams remaining in memories.
And we leave what's left of plans and dreams
Highlighting the collective nature of memories and shared experiences.
In others' memories
Emphasizing the enduring nature of personal impact on others.
In the end there is no end
Philosophical statement about the timeless continuity of existence.
The clock hands still go round
Observing the ongoing passage of time, represented by the clock hands.
In the end my heart returns
Expressing a return to a significant person or feeling in the final stages of life.
To you my love
Repetition of love and trust for a specific person.
You I could always trust
Reiterating trust in the mentioned person as a consistent and reliable element.
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