Lyrics
What is the view?
Questioning the perspective or understanding of the situation.
Does it belong to you?
Exploring ownership and connection to the view.
Do you see the same blue as I think I do?
Asking if perceptions of the color blue are shared or subjective.
What will it be?
Contemplating a choice between a broader view (forest) or a focused one (tree).
The forest or the tree?
Further exploring the choice between unity (one) or diversity (many).
One or many?
Expressing observation of people coming and going.
I see people come and go
Empty line, potentially representing a pause or reflection.
I keep myself close to you
Addressing a discrepancy between words spoken and remembered experiences.
You say that was not what was
Acknowledging the feeling of truth in memories despite contradictions.
But the memory feels true
Referring to a shared origin or commonality in background.
We came from home
Suggesting a sense of familiarity and shared roots.
We came from the same place
Emphasizing a common origin or starting point.
Circumstances made the necessary space
Acknowledging external circumstances that led to separation.
These years of work have only gone to waste
Expressing frustration at wasted years of effort.
You won't find me
Stating that the speaker is not easily found or understood.
I believe you do know me
Asserting that understanding is possible despite the speaker's belief.
But you are still some other thing
Acknowledging a fundamental difference or transformation in the other person.
They remind me
Reference to external influences that trigger memories.
They remind me
Repetition for emphasis on being reminded.
To walk soft
Directing to tread lightly in life, possibly due to its fragility.
Beauty it is frightening
Describing the intimidating nature of beauty.
I believe you
Reiteration of belief in understanding between individuals.
I believe you do know me
Repeating the idea that the speaker is known, despite changes.
But you are still some other thing
Acknowledging a transformation or divergence in the other person.
They remind me
Reference to external reminders of the need for gentleness.
They remindme
Repetition for emphasis on being reminded.
To walk soft
Reiterating the advice to tread lightly in life.
Beauty it is frightening
Repeating the idea that beauty can be intimidating.
Take it with you
Suggesting the importance of carrying lessons or experiences.
Take it with me
Reiterating the idea of carrying lessons or experiences.
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