Lyrics
Goodnight to the city and the sea
Expressing farewell to the city and the sea, setting the tone for a goodbye.
To the strangers in the street
Saying goodnight to strangers encountered in the street.
Goodnight to the ghost out in the hall
Referencing a ghost in the hallway, possibly symbolizing past memories or experiences.
The paint peeling off the wall
Mentioning peeling paint on the wall, suggesting decay or change.
Goodnight
A simple repetition of saying goodnight.
Sometimes I stand between the sidewalk and the sky
Describing a contemplative moment between the sidewalk and the sky, looking at clouds.
And just stare into the clouds as they pass by
Reflecting on staring at passing clouds and the metaphorical idea of reaching beyond limits.
You have to leave the ground to learn to fly
Expressing the idea that leaving one's comfort zone is necessary for personal growth.
Goodnight to the TV and the clocks
Bidding farewell to the TV and clocks, possibly representing the passing of time.
To the rain that never stops
Referring to persistent rain, suggesting challenges that never cease.
Goodnight to everyone I know
Saying goodnight to everyone known, possibly indicating a broader farewell.
Shut my eyes and let 'em go
Closing eyes and letting go, implying acceptance or release.
Sometimes I stand between the sidewalk and the sky
Reiteration of a contemplative moment and gazing at passing clouds.
And just stare into the clouds as they pass by
Reinforcing the idea of looking beyond immediate surroundings for personal growth.
You have to leave the ground to learn to fly
Reemphasizing the necessity of leaving the ground for self-discovery.
There is something beautiful dying every day
Expressing the inevitability of beauty fading away in daily life.
And for the first time in my life I'm not afraid
Conveying a shift from fear to acceptance of change and impermanence.
'Cause there's nothing in this world that doesn't change
Asserting that change is universal in the world.
Goodnight to the person I have been
Saying goodnight to the person one used to be, signifying personal transformation.
To the place that I am in
Bidding farewell to the current state or place in life.
Goodnight tomorrow, hello to the sun
Saying goodnight to the future and welcoming the arrival of a new day.
Are your ready? Here I come
A call to readiness for the challenges or opportunities ahead.
Sometimes I stand between the sidewalk and the sky
Repetition of the contemplative stance and cloud observation.
And just star into the clouds as they pass by
Reiterating the idea of looking beyond immediate surroundings for personal growth.
You have to leave the ground to learn to fly
Reemphasizing the necessity of leaving the ground for self-discovery.
You have to leave the ground to learn to fly
Final reinforcement of the idea that personal growth requires stepping out of one's comfort zone.
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