If I Were You
Echoes of Summer Love: Todd Youngblood's Reflective Melody
Lyrics
You stood by the tree waiting patiently
You patiently waited by the tree.
It was right before summer
This event occurred just before summer.
The shades on your face were cat eye frames
You wore cat eye frames, concealing your identity.
You were always undercover
You often operated in secrecy or undercover.
It's been a long way from that summer day
Signifying a significant time has passed since that summer day.
Seasons can change your view
Changes in seasons may alter one's perspective.
Is a memory something that you even choose?
Contemplating whether memories are a matter of choice.
Would I remember me if I were you?
Questioning self-recognition in your position.
If I were you I'd lay in that summer shine
If in your position, I would bask in the summer sunlight.
I'd close my eyes when I needed a place to hide
Suggesting closing eyes for solace and escape.
In the dark I can vaguely see
In the dark, recalling a vague image.
A memory of who we used to be
A memory of the past and who you used to be.
One day a week we'd drive to the beach
Describing a weekly ritual of driving to the beach.
Our feet in the sand
Enjoying the beach with feet in the sand.
You washed in waves and the shore I'd stay
You, in the waves, and I with a book by the shore.
With a book in my hand
Picturing a tranquil scene.
When the sun went down I'd turn around
As the sun sets, contemplating the future.
And I'd start to muse
Reflecting and contemplating in a year who you'll be with.
In the matter of a year who will you be holding in
Questioning if I would remember myself in your situation.
In your view
Reiterating the uncertainty of self-recognition.
Would I remember me I were you
Repeating the question of self-identity in your shoes.
If I were you I'd lay in that summer shine
Advising to embrace the summer sunlight if in your position.
I'd close my eyes when I needed a place to hide
Suggesting closing eyes for solace and escape.
In the dark I can vaguely see
In the dark, recalling a vague image.
A memory of who we used to be
A memory of the past and who you used to be.
How do you know what to do
Pondering how to navigate life's choices.
When the choices start choosing you
When choices present themselves, unsure how to proceed.
A picture may slowly fade
Images or memories may slowly fade away.
But I'll hold on for one more day
Despite fading, holding on to memories for one more day.
You stood by the tree waiting patiently
A repetition of the initial scene by the tree.
But the leaves are dried
Noting changes, leaves have dried since that time.
The hair in your face, as I get my things
Describing a moment of parting with disheveled hair.
And say goodbye
Saying goodbye and leaving.
This picture you have seen if you were me
Reflecting on a picture that you would see if in my shoes.
If I were you I'd lay in that summer shine
Advising to embrace the summer sunlight if in your position.
I'd close my eyes when I needed a place to hide
Suggesting closing eyes for solace and escape.
In the dark I can vaguely see
In the dark, recalling a vague image.
A memory
A memory of the past and who you used to be.
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