[Verse 1] It's been years Since we carved our names On a clocktower door Before everything changed We were big eyed boys With the salt on our skin And we’d throw our kites to the wind
[Chorus] And they’d fly on and on and on and on On and on and on and on On and on and on and on
[Verse 2] It’s been years Since we whispered soft With the torch light on And the big light off We were tired boys With the soap on our skin And we’d fall asleep to the wind
[Chorus] And we’d dream on and on and on and on On and on and on and on On and on and on and on
[Bridge] 'Cause we’re circles We’re circles, you see We go 'round, 'round the sun In and out like the sea I’ll circle 'round you You will circle 'round me
These words talk about innocence, about that time in all our lives when we didn’t have things bothering us all the time, worries and self-doubt gnawing at us.
When life was easier, and our dreams were unblemished and plentiful – and he talks about how the circle will move slowly, but we’ll end up with those dreams faded, and our life lived – and just like the kites, our memories will be thrown to the wind.
This song is a beautiful rendition of how our lives are circles, and all we can do is try and live our lives and enjoy it as much as possible – because the circle is moving regardless.
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