Gone to Waste
Embracing Change: Walking On Rivers' Reflections on Life's Transience
Lyrics
like autumn leaves on weary trees we fade
Metaphorically comparing the fading of life to autumn leaves falling from weary trees.
from way up high we're facing our decay
Observing the process of decay from a high vantage point, possibly reflecting on life's journey.
don't wanna go to waste
Expressing a desire not to be wasted, suggesting a wish for meaningful existence.
it ́s nothing like before
Highlighting a significant change, indicating that the current situation differs from the past.
it ́s like we don't belong here anymore
Sensing a feeling of not belonging to the present environment or circumstances.
and we know it ́s time to leave behind our days
Acknowledging the need to move forward and leave behind the past.
for seven years we felt like pioneers
Reflecting on a seven-year period where they felt like pioneers, possibly exploring new experiences.
never growing tired of collecting souvenirs
Expressing enthusiasm for collecting memories and experiences during the adventurous seven years.
it ́s over now but I don't mind
Accepting the end of that period without regret, indicating a positive outlook.
because I know that every road we took was right
Believing that every decision made during that time was the right one.
we were restless men out on the road
Describing a period of restlessness while traveling, suggesting a constant search for something shared.
holding on to something we all shared
Emphasizing the collective nature of the experience, holding onto shared values or goals.
and no I won ́t look back in deep regret
Rejecting deep regret and choosing to focus on the positive aspects of the journey.
as I ́ll keep our vision in my head for these days
Committing to keeping the shared vision alive in memory for the days to come.
won ́t let it go to waste
Reaffirming the intention not to let the experiences go to waste.
we are nothing like before
Reiterating a transformation, emphasizing that they are not the same as before.
it ́s like we don't belong here anymore
Expressing a sense of not fitting into the current context.
and we know it ́s time to leave behind our days
Recognizing the need to move on and leave behind the current phase of life.
for seven years we felt like pioneers
Recalling another seven-year period of feeling like pioneers, suggesting a cyclical nature of experiences.
never growing tired of collecting souvenirs
Highlighting a sustained enthusiasm for collecting memories and experiences.
it ́s over now but I don't mind
Accepting the end of this second period with a positive mindset.
because I know that every road we took was right
Affirming the belief that every path taken during the second period was the right one.
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