Running Water
Chasing Dreams Amidst Time's Flow: The Moody Blues' Running Water
Lyrics
Time hurries on, look and it's gone
Time passes quickly; observe, and it's gone
The changing of the autumn tide
Reference to the changing nature of autumn and its tides
The hopes that live, the dreams that die
Expressing the contrast between hopeful aspirations and dreams that fade
If I could have you by my side, I'd give it all away
If having you by my side was possible, I would sacrifice everything
You, you and I, we must hold on, we must try
Both individuals must persevere and make an effort
To reach beyond that far off cloud
Aiming to surpass difficulties symbolized by a distant cloud
Along the road we're travellin' now
Referring to the journey of life
If I could only show you how, I need you there with me
If I could demonstrate how much I need you, you'd be with me
Oh, running water, don't care what people say
Emphasizing the resilience and indifference to criticism of running water, possibly symbolizing love
We live to love another day
We endure challenges to experience love in the future
Oh, running water, don't throw your love away
Encouraging not to waste love, as we have more time to love
We live to love another day
Reiterating the idea that life provides opportunities for love
Time hurries on, turn around and it's gone
Reiteration of the fleeting nature of time
If only we could hold that dream
Expressing a desire to hold onto dreams, despite their ephemeral nature
If only life was what it seemed
Reflecting on the disparity between appearance and reality in life
I know my darling what you mean, I've seen it slip away
Understanding the loss of a cherished dream
Oh, running water, don't care what people say
Running water, a metaphor for love, is impervious to external opinions
We live to love another day
Highlighting the endurance of love beyond societal judgments
Oh, running water, don't throw your love away
Advising not to discard love thoughtlessly
We live to love another day
Reiterating the idea that life allows for continued opportunities for love
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