In the World
Whispers of Dreams and Deceptions in a Small Proud Town
Lyrics
In the world
Refers to the general existence or life experience.
Is a town
Symbolizes a community or a social environment.
Small and proud
Describes the town as modest yet having a sense of pride.
There I live
Indicates the speaker's current place of residence.
And there I'll die
Expresses a commitment to staying in that place until death.
Head in a cloud
Suggests a state of daydreaming or being detached from reality.
I had dreams long ago
Recalls aspirations or ambitions from the past.
Of the world I would surely know
Anticipates familiarity with the world, suggesting curiosity.
But it didn't turn out like that
Reflects disappointment or divergence from expected life outcomes.
In the world
Reiterates the idea of being in the world.
Is a lie
Introduces the concept of falsehood or deception.
Flying high
Implies an illusion or a deceptive sense of elevation.
I thought you were mine
Suggests a personal connection or possession of someone.
But you were
Reveals that the perceived connection was never real.
Never mine
Emphasizes the non-possession or unattainability of the person.
I had dreams long ago
Reiterates past dreams, implying a recurring theme.
Of the world I would surely know
Reiterates the anticipation of understanding the world.
But it didn't turn out like that
Reinforces a sense of unfulfilled expectations or disappointment.
In the world
Recalls the theme of being in the world.
In the world
Repeats the phrase for emphasis.
In the world
Reiterates the concept of existence in the world.
Is a hill
Introduces a natural element, a hill, as part of the world.
Filled with trees
Describes the hill with trees, possibly representing nature.
From my door
Indicates the speaker's perspective from their residence.
I can see
Suggests a positive and effortless aspect of life.
Life is a breeze
Conveys a sense of ease or comfort in daily life.
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