Colombia
Echoes of a Pristine Past: Unraveling the Lessons in 'Colombia'
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In a forest long ago, you'd learn the lessons that you would teach to peering eyes that cling to every word
In a distant past, lessons were learned and will now be imparted to those eagerly listening.
Bear the weight of energy that never seems to wane
Bear the enduring burden of energy that never diminishes.
Take it all in perfect stride to emphasize the fact that you're better than the best of us
Handle everything with grace to highlight that you surpass the best among us.
But the men of yesterday won't live in our tomorrow
People from the past won't be part of our future.
But the men of yesterday won't live to see that you're better than the best of us
The individuals from the past won't witness that you are superior to the best among us.
But I know what you want
There is an understanding of your desires.
But it cannot happen in this way again, again
However, a repeat of certain events is not possible.
Life could only be so cruel to take a figure that pristine marble men of white would even dare to hate
Life could only be so harsh as to target a figure admired even by flawless marble men of privilege.
And begin to tear away without an ounce of guilt
To start tearing away without remorse.
Leaving but a hollow shell disguised as what we knew
Leaving only an empty shell pretending to be what it once was.
But I know just what you fear with every step that we take into the past
Understanding your fears with each step into the past.
It may just be our last till my hands become unbound again
It might be our last step until my hands are free once more.
But I know what you want
There is clarity about your desires.
But it cannot happen in this way again (Again, again, again)
Yet, a repetition of certain events is not acceptable (repeated).
But I know what you want
Reiteration of understanding your desires.
But it cannot happen in this way again (Again, again, again)
Once again, a repeat of certain events is not permissible (repeated).
But I know what you want
Reiteration of understanding your desires.
But it cannot happen in this way again (Again, again, again)
Once more, a repeat of certain events is not allowed (repeated).
But I know what you want
Reiteration of understanding your desires.
But it cannot happen in this way again (Again, again, again)
Once more, a repeat of certain events is not acceptable (repeated).
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