Lyrics
It was summer in the city and my heart stood still
Summer in the city, experiencing a moment of stillness and emotional intensity.
I looked at the past inside my rearview mirror
Reflecting on the past, looking back through the rearview mirror.
There was nobody behind me and nothing up ahead
Feeling alone with no one behind or ahead, suggesting a moment of solitude.
The sky was blue and all I knew
Describing the serene atmosphere with a blue sky.
Was I would never feel the same again
Expressing a realization that life will never be the same again.
I knew I'd never feel the same again
Reiterating the awareness of a significant life change.
There was symmetry in motion, there was gossip in the class
Highlighting balance and movement in life, contrasting with the ephemeral nature of gossip.
There was holding hands and making plans, I knew it wouldn't last
Recalling moments of intimacy and future plans, acknowledging their impermanence.
And of all the time we wasted and all the time it took
Reflecting on time spent and the realization that it may not have been wisely used.
And if I had more time then I wish you would
Expressing a desire for more time and opportunities.
I really-really-really wish you would
Emphasizing the strong wish for additional time.
But that's the part we never tried to stop
Acknowledging a failure to prevent a certain aspect from continuing.
We never tried
Admitting to not having made an effort to stop a particular situation.
Oh, no regret
Expressing a lack of regret for past actions or choices.
Don't you forget this magnificent time
Encouraging the listener not to forget the positive aspects of a remarkable time.
Seize the day
Urging to seize the day and make the most of the present moment.
Don't throw away this magnificent time
Advising against discarding the positive experiences of the past.
I was somewhere in the city and my heart went boom
Experiencing a sudden emotional impact, a metaphorical heart boom.
I packed all my troubles in a different room
Packing away troubles, symbolizing a desire to move on from difficulties.
And I thought of all the could have been, the roads we never took
Reflecting on missed opportunities and untaken paths.
And how the story ends and I understood
Understanding how the story ends, accepting the reality of the situation.
I really-really-really understood
Emphasizing a deep understanding and acceptance of the circumstances.
But that's the part we never tried to stop
Reiterating a lack of effort to halt a specific aspect of life.
We never tried
Acknowledging a failure to try and stop a particular situation.
Oh, no regret
Reiterating a lack of regret for past actions or choices.
Don't you forget this magnificent time
Encouraging the listener not to forget the positive aspects of a remarkable time.
Seize the day
Urging to seize the day and make the most of the present moment.
Don't throw away this magnificent time
Advising against discarding the positive experiences of the past.
No regret
Reiterating a lack of regret for past actions or choices.
Don't you forget this magnificent time
Encouraging the listener not to forget the positive aspects of a remarkable time.
Seize the day
Urging to seize the day and make the most of the present moment.
Don't throw away this magnificent time
Advising against discarding the positive experiences of the past.
Magnificent time
Repeating the sentiment of a magnificent time, emphasizing its significance.
Magnificent time
Reiterating the importance and grandeur of the mentioned time.
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