Campfire
Campfire Memories: A Heartfelt Tribute to a Lost Friend
Lyrics
My brother, it's sad that you're dead and gone
Expressing sorrow over the death of the speaker's brother.
I cherish every memory, that's why I'm writing you this song
Conveying the importance of memories and the act of writing a song as a tribute to the deceased brother.
You got on the bus, became one of us
Describing the brother's integration into a group or community represented by "us."
And we remained friends, 'til your very end
Highlighting the enduring friendship until the brother's passing.
The first joint we smoked at the first show we went to
Recalling a shared experience of smoking a joint at the first concert attended together.
All the great times we had in the good old basement
Nostalgically referencing enjoyable times spent in a basement.
The moments we shared are forever carved inside my mind
Emphasizing the lasting impact of shared moments on the speaker's memory.
And every day I tell myself if I could turn back time
Expressing a desire to turn back time and relive those moments.
I'd relive them again, I miss you my friend
Expressing longing for the friend and a declaration of missing him.
I will never forget
Stating a commitment to never forget the deceased brother.
When I left the band, I needed a friend
Describing a challenging time when the speaker left a band and needed support.
You were there right away, I remember the day
Expressing gratitude for the friend who was there immediately.
You called and said "come over", we got drunk together
Recalling a specific instance of getting drunk together after the speaker's departure from the band.
That's the last time we spent, around the campfire
Referring to the last time spent together, which was around a campfire.
I'm so thankful I had the chance to see you that night
Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to see the friend on that particular night.
Cuz I didn't know that seven days later you would die
Reflecting on the unexpected death of the friend seven days later.
But the promise I made is the promise I kept
Stating that the promise made to the friend is upheld, indicating a commitment to remembering and honoring the friend.
I will never forget
Reiterating the speaker's determination to never forget the deceased brother.
My brother, wish I never wrote this song
Expressing a wish that the song was never written due to the sadness associated with the brother's death.
I cherish every memory, it's sad that you are dead and gone
Reiterating the sentiment from the beginning, emphasizing the sadness of the brother's passing and cherishing memories.
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