Lyrics
When I was young
Reflecting on the past when the speaker was young
I'd go down by the river
Visiting a river located close to their home
Just about a mile from my home
The river was approximately a mile away from their residence
A million miles from everyone
Emphasizing the emotional distance from society
My eyes could see older
Feeling more perceptive and experienced
As my ears could hear your song
Hearing a meaningful song, indicating growth in understanding
Oh, to be wise again
Longing to regain youthful wisdom and insight
Get back to your lazy waters
Yearning to return to tranquil and serene waters
Never needed anyone but you
Expressing self-sufficiency and contentment in solitude
Oh, little boys are strange
Commenting on the peculiar nature of young boys
No one knows they have magic
Highlighting the hidden magical qualities possessed by young boys
I kept it in my pocket
Metaphorically keeping something special or unique concealed
Concealed from everyone
Hiding this uniqueness from others
But I climbed the highest tree
Metaphorically striving to reach great heights
To sing a bird my song
Sharing personal feelings or expression through song
Oh, to be wise again
Yearning to regain lost wisdom and understanding
Get back to your lazy waters
Desiring to return to peaceful and calm waters
And never needed anyone but you
Reiterating the sense of self-sufficiency in solitude
Instrumental (Harmonica)
Instrumental section (Harmonica)
We moved to the city
Relocation to an urban setting
I said I wouldn't minds
Stating a lack of concern about the move
Thought you'd stay inside me
Believing that certain memories or feelings will persist
It's easy when you're young
Expressing that things are simpler when one is young
But as we rode away
Realization that a significant aspect has departed
I knew you were gone
Understanding the absence of something valuable
Oh, to be wise again
Longing to regain past wisdom
Get back to your lazy waters
Yearning to return to calm and serene waters again
Never needed anyone but you
Expressing independence and contentment in solitude
Oh, to be wise again
Continued desire to regain lost wisdom
Get back to your lazy waters
Reiteration of the longing for peaceful waters
Never needed anyone but you
Reasserting self-sufficiency and contentment in solitude
Oh, to be wise again
Continued yearning to regain lost wisdom
Get back to your lazy waters
Repeated desire to return to tranquil waters
Never needed anyone but you
Reiterating self-sufficiency in solitude
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