Turn Away
Echoes of Regret: Unveiling the Transformative Tale in White Town's 'Turn Away'
Lyrics
I knew from the day I met you
I recognized from the beginning, the day we first met
Things would never be the same again
Anticipating a significant change in my life due to our meeting
And now you see how I changed
Presently, you witness the transformation I underwent
Looks like I can't forget you
Seems like I'm unable to erase you from my thoughts
Every day goes by
Each passing day, I catch myself uttering your name
And find myself calling your name
I saw your face in Time today
Encountered your image in the concept of Time recently
I saw your face in Time today
Repeatedly observed your face in the passage of time
And it made me afraid
Seeing your face in the context of Time evoked fear
So I try to fill these dull days
Attempting to occupy these monotonous days
With everything I used to hate
Engaging in activities I once despised
All of the things I used to deny
Confronting and accepting aspects of myself I previously rejected
As the years pass by a number
Over the passing years, consoling myself by committing transgressions
I console myself committing crimes
Engaging in wrongful acts to cope with the passing of time
With I know you'd
Fragment or error in the lyrics, unclear meaning
I saw your name in the paper today
Encountered your name in a publication today
I saw your name in the paper today
Repeatedly noticed your name in a news article today
And it made me ashamed
Feeling shame upon seeing your name in print
I saw your name in the paper today
Encountered your name in a publication again today
I saw your face in Time today
Observed your face once more in the concept of Time
I saw your in school today
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I heard your voice in time today
Heard your voice within the context of Time
But I turned away
Intentionally looked away or ignored the connection
(various noises and laughing) you bastard!
Includes various sounds and laughter, possibly a humorous or mocking comment
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