Mercy Gates
Eternal Memories and Dancing Dreams: Mercy Gates Unveiled
Lyrics
You might see me in the paper
You might find references to me in the media.
Or hear me on the radio
You may hear my voice through radio broadcasts.
And you'll probably imagine
People may assume I've moved on from the past.
That I've forgotten you
Suggesting that I've forgotten about you long ago.
Long long ago
Emphasizing the enduring nature of my memories.
Well I couldn't if i tried
Expressing difficulty in forgetting despite attempts.
Though you might think i tell a lie
Acknowledging the potential perception of dishonesty.
I'll hold you in my memory
Committing to keeping the memory alive.
From now
Expressing a commitment to remembering from now on.
Until the day I die
Pledging to hold onto memories until the end of life.
Bomber jackets and young girls smile
Evoking nostalgic images of bomber jackets and youthful smiles.
Valentines and county trials
Referencing romantic and challenging experiences.
Meeting at the mercy gates
Describing a meeting place at the mercy gates.
All afternoon I couldn't wait
Anticipation and excitement about a meeting.
My thoughts
Thoughts focused on the act of kissing.
Were just of kissing you
Recalling past thoughts of being close to someone.
Now I might be mistaken
Expressing uncertainty about a previous encounter.
But I think we met somewhere before
Suspecting a prior meeting but unsure of the circumstances.
Was I drunk and stoned and dancing
Recalling a potentially intoxicated and carefree past.
On some salt hill disco's slippy floor
Referencing a specific location and situation.
With you nose on someone's shoulder
Imagining a close and intimate dance with someone.
Slow dancing tightly intertwined
Desiring a change in dance partners for a continued connection.
I wish we swapped our partners
Expressing a wish for a different outcome in the past.
And continued dancing
Longing for a timeless dance with a preferred partner.
Till he end of time
Continuing the theme of nostalgic imagery and smiles.
Bomber jackets and young girls smile
Repeating the nostalgic imagery of bomber jackets and smiles.
Valentines and county trials
Reiterating the connection between love and life challenges.
Meeting at the mercy gates
Highlighting the meeting place as a crucial element.
All afternoon I couldn't wait
Revisiting the anticipation and excitement of the meeting.
Duffel coats and desert boots
Introducing new elements of clothing and historical references.
The teacher spoke of Brian Boru
Connecting personal thoughts with historical figures.
My thoughts were just of kissing you
Returning to thoughts focused on kissing and intimacy.
My thoughts were just of kissing you
Repeating the emphasis on thoughts of kissing.
Copyright: L.Moran/D.Carton/P.Doherty
Attributing the copyright to the creators of the lyrics.
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