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Hey, there goes that awkward embrace
Expressing the observation of an uncomfortable or uneasy hug.
Making for the train, I might
Considering taking a train journey.
head up to the high side lake
Contemplating going to a high side lake.
When the memories that shape you, cave
Reflecting on memories that have a significant impact, suggesting vulnerability.
to the shape of light
When memories shape you, transforming to conform to the shape of light.
does it mean that somebody's gonna mistake you for the light?
Pondering whether conforming to the light means being mistaken for the light.
And if that was her greatest mistake
If the mentioned action was her biggest mistake, one must live up to that falsehood.
you'd have to live up to the lie
Living up to a lie, judged by notable achievements or moments.
measured by your highlights
Measurement of life based on significant highlights.
When the memories that shape you
Reiteration of memories shaping a person, adapting to the shape of light.
cave to the shape of light
Similar to line 5, emphasizing the transformative power of light-shaped memories.
does it mean that somebody's gonna mistake you for the light? Yes.
Affirmation that conforming to the shape of light results in being mistaken for the light.
Or just the shape of light I'm in
Questioning whether the current state is the actual light or just the perceived shape of light.
Just the shape of light I'm in
Repetition emphasizing the current state being the shape of light.
Just the shape of light I'm in
-Death be not fearful
Contrasting death with positive attributes – not fearful, cruel, or tearful; joy is the prevailing mood.
Death be not cruel
-Death be not tearful
-Joy is the mood
-Joy
Repetition of the word "Joy" possibly emphasizing the prevailing mood mentioned earlier.
Joy
-Joy
-Joy
-Just the shape of light I'm in
Repetition reinforcing that the current state is the shape of light.
Just the shape of light I'm in
-Just the shape of light I'm in
-Just the shape of light I'm in
-Just the shape of light I'm in
-Just the shape of light I'm in
Final confirmation that the speaker is in the state of the shape of light.
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