Hazy Shade of Winter
Embracing the Hazy Seasons: Unveiling the Tapestry of Life
Lyrics
Time, time time, see what's become of me
Reflecting on the passage of time and its impact on the speaker.
While I looked around for my possibilities
Searching for potential opportunities or options in life.
I was so hard to please
Expressing difficulty in finding satisfaction or contentment.
Don't look around
Advising against dwelling on the past or present circumstances.
The leaves are brown
Observing the changing season with leaves turning brown.
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter
Describing a gloomy and uncertain atmosphere in winter.
Hear the Salvation Army band
Noticing the Salvation Army band, possibly symbolizing hope or charity.
Down by the riverside's, there's bound to be a better ride
Suggesting that a better future might be found by the riverside.
Than what you've got planned
Encouraging a departure from planned paths for something better.
Carry your cup in your hand
Carrying a cup symbolizes being prepared for opportunities.
And look around
Advising continued awareness of one's surroundings.
Leaves are brown, now
Reiterating the changing season with brown leaves and a hazy sky.
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter
Repeating the description of the winter atmosphere.
Hang on to your hopes, my friend
Encouraging holding onto hope despite challenges.
That's an easy thing to say
Acknowledging the simplicity of advising hope preservation.
But if your hopes should pass away
Preparing for the possibility of losing hope but suggesting rebuilding.
Simply pretend that you can build them again
Encouraging a positive outlook in the face of adversity.
Look around
Prompting continued observation of the surroundings.
The grass is high
Describing a flourishing environment with high grass and ripe fields.
The fields are ripe
Continuing the positive portrayal of the speaker's surroundings.
It's the springtime of my life
Referring to a phase of life characterized as the springtime.
Seasons change with the scenery
Noting the changing seasons and their influence on the scenery.
Weaving time in a tapestry
Highlighting the weaving of time into the fabric of life.
Won't you stop and remember me
Asking to be remembered at any convenient time.
At any convenient time?
Expressing a request for remembrance when it's convenient.
Funny how my memory skips while looking over manuscripts
Reflecting on memory lapses while reviewing unpublished writings.
Of unpublished rhyme
Describing a personal moment of drinking vodka and lime.
Drinking my vodka and lime
Observing the continued presence of brown leaves and a hazy sky.
I look around
Repeating the description of the season and surroundings.
Leaves are brown, now
Reiterating the presence of brown leaves and a hazy sky in winter.
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter
Encouraging ongoing awareness of the environment.
Look around
Repeating the description of brown leaves and a hazy sky.
Leaves are brown
Emphasizing the persistent presence of brown leaves.
There's a patch of snow on the ground
Noticing a patch of snow on the ground, further symbolizing winter.
Look around
Repeating the observation of brown leaves and a snowy ground.
Leaves are brown
Reiterating the presence of brown leaves and snow on the ground.
There's a patch of snow on the ground
Continuing to describe the winter atmosphere with brown leaves and snow.
Look around
Emphasizing the ongoing presence of brown leaves in winter.
Leaves are brown
Repeating the description of brown leaves in the winter season.
There's a patch of snow on the ground
Highlighting the consistent presence of snow on the ground.
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