High Hopes
[Pink Floyd Lyrics

Beyond the horizon of the place we lived when we were young
Looking back to the time long gone, we remember the place we called home that lay hidden beyond the limits of our vision

In a world of magnets and miracles
We grew up in a world so full of inexplicable events and awe-inspiring wonders that nothing really mattered

Our thoughts strayed constantly and without boundary
We were lost in a sea of imagination with no clear direction or destination in mind, letting our minds wander aimlessly

The ringing of the division bell had begun
As time went by, we became more aware of the inevitable changes that were bound to occur, heralded by the sound of the separation bell

Along the Long Road and on down the Causeway
As we journeyed along the winding path, we slowly made our way across the paved road with a sense of purpose

Do they still meet there by the Cut
We wonder whether the old friends we used to hang out with still rendezvous in the familiar spot by the canal

There was a ragged band that followed in our footsteps
Surrounded by a group of scrappy and loyal companions, we traveled together as a close-knit band

Running before times took our dreams away
We were afraid that our aspirations would be crushed by the unrelenting pressure of time, so we raced against it as if trying to outrun our fate

Leaving the myriad small creatures trying to tie us to the ground
We left behind the many insignificant things that had attempted to keep us from reaching for our dreams, and continued moving forward unburdened

To a life consumed by slow decay
Despite our efforts to escape the mundane, the world around us seemed to be slowly crumbling and decaying, dragging us down with it

The grass was greener
In our memories, the past seemed so much better and vibrant than the present

The light was brighter
The world was once a much more vibrant and colorful place in our eyes, with a clearer path and a brighter future

When friends surrounded
We were at our happiest when surrounded by our closest companions, who were always there to lift us up and keep us going

The nights of wonder
The nights seemed to be full of endless possibilities and boundless imagination, where anything could happen and everything was possible

Looking beyond the embers of bridges glowing behind us
Even as we crossed the burning bridges of the past, we could not help but wonder what lay beyond them and caught a glimpse of the beautiful world we had left behind

To a glimpse of how green it was on the other side
We remember the beautiful and lush world that we had left behind, and long to return to it once more

Steps taken forwards but sleepwalking back again
Although we tried to keep moving forward, we found ourselves repeating old patterns and falling back into our old ways, as if we were sleepwalking

Dragged by the force of some inner tide
As if by an invisible force, we were propelled forward through life, unable to fight or swim against the tide of change and destiny

At a higher altitude with flag unfurled
We rose higher and higher, unfurling our flag of hope and ambition, reaching the lofty heights of our wildest dreams

We reached the dizzy heights of that dreamed of world
We finally achieved the great heights that we had always dreamt of, but found that they were bittersweet and illusory

Encumbered forever by desire and ambition
Despite achieving our goals, we were never really satisfied, forever weighed down by our own insatiable desires and aspirations

There's a hunger still unsatisfied
Even now, we continue to yearn for more, driven by a hunger that can never truly be sated

Our weary eyes still stray to the horizon
Despite being jaded and tired, we continue to look towards the horizon, wondering what new adventures and experiences lie beyond it

Though down this road we've been so many times
We've been down this road many times before, yet we continue to travel it, hoping that one day we will find what we've been searching for

The taste was sweeter
In our memories, life was once much more enjoyable and worthwhile, full of rich flavor and sweet moments

With friends surrounded
Even now, the best and happiest moments of our lives are those that we spend with our closest friends and loved ones, surrounded by their support and laughter

The dawn mist glowing
As the sun rises, we are filled with a sense of anticipation and wonder, watching as the world around us is plunged into a soft and gentle mist

The water flowing
The river flows endlessly, a metaphor for the unstoppable and unchangeable nature of time and destiny

The endless river
The river is endless, reminding us that life too is endless and that it will continue to flow onwards, long after we are gone

Forever and ever
Life goes on forever and ever, and our journey through it will never truly end