Lyrics
Once, we did run
Reflects a past time when the speaker and someone else engaged in running together.
How we chased a million stars
Describes the pursuit of numerous aspirations or dreams.
and touched as only one can
Emphasizes a unique, intimate connection between the speaker and another person.
Once, we did play
Recalls a time of playful interactions or activities.
How the past delivered you
References the past bringing the person addressed to the speaker.
Amidst our youth we'd dream away, away
Indicates a period in their youth filled with shared dreams and fantasies.
As if I knew the words I'm sure you'll hear
Suggests a familiarity with the story being recounted, anticipating the listener's understanding.
Of how we met as you recall so clear
Recollection of a clear memory of the initial meeting between the speaker and the person addressed.
Once, we did love
Highlights a previous experience of love between the speaker and the person being addressed.
Long ago how did I forget
Expresses surprise or regret over forgetting a significant part of the past.
Holding you so closely
Recalls a close physical connection between the speaker and the person addressed.
Look, how I move
Observes the movement, possibly a gesture or action, made by the person addressed.
Chance would have me glance at you
Depicts a chance encounter that caused the speaker to look at the addressed person.
To know how you move me, me
Expresses the profound impact of the person addressed on the speaker.
All barriers fall around us as we hear
Signifies the dissolution of obstacles or barriers between the speaker and the person addressed as they reminisce.
Of memories known and matters so long ago, so clear
Reiterates the recollection of memories and important events from the distant past, now crystal clear.
[Interlude - Musical break without lyrics]
Once, we did run
Repeats the theme of running after aspirations or dreams.
How we chased a million stars
Reflects on the pursuit of countless goals or ambitions and a deep connection shared between the speaker and the addressed person.
And touched as only one can
Emphasizes the unique, profound bond between the speaker and the person addressed.
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