Lyrics
I found an old notebook
Discovery of an old notebook
I thought that I had lost
Realization that the notebook was thought to be lost
Where all the I's had hearts and the T's were crossed
Describing the creative and expressive content in the notebook
As I turned the pages I laughed at my old plans
Reflection on past plans and finding humor in them
Didn't know then I was dreaming about
A lack of awareness during past dreams about building 'Castles in the Sand'
Castles in the Sand
Revelation of the central theme, 'Castles in the Sand'
Thought I had it picture perfect
Belief in having a perfect vision of life
Every room and everything
Thoughts on achieving perfection in every aspect of life
But the moon controls the tides
A metaphorical reference to the moon influencing life's dynamics
For Queens and even Kings
Recognition that challenges affect both royalty and commoners
You'll drown in your beliefs or understand
The consequences of holding onto beliefs without understanding
You're just defending
Defense mechanism against challenges and opposing viewpoints
Castles in the Sand
Reiteration of the central theme, 'Castles in the Sand'
As the motion begins
The beginning of a challenging situation
And you learn how to swim
Learning to navigate difficulties and adversities
Against the waves crashing in
Struggling against overwhelming challenges
Again and again
Repetition of the cyclical nature of challenges
Everybody's life seems perfect through the masks we hide behind
Observation on the facade people present, hiding their true struggles
If you ask me how I'm doing, I'll say I'm doing fine
A response to inquiries with a socially acceptable answer despite inner struggles
The truth really is I could use a hand
An admission of needing support despite outward appearances
Cause all I've been doing
Continuous engagement in the pursuit of illusory dreams
Is building Castles in the Sand
The persistent act of building 'Castles in the Sand'
Castles in the Sand
Reiteration of the central theme, emphasizing the fragility of dreams
Castles in the Sand
Final emphasis on the transient and fragile nature of 'Castles in the Sand'
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