Persistence Of Memory
Afro Celt Sound System Lyrics


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When I'm travelling far from home
On the white horizon,
I can feel you're still around,
And the dream overtakes me.

Then I know
You'll stay in this moment
We'll go where its flowing.
You'll be what you want to be

Right here with me.
When I'm out here on my own,
And it all cuts through me.
I see you're safe alone,

Oh then it hits me.
And I know
You're here in this moment,
Right where its flowing.

You are what you want to be
Right here with me.
Stay in this moment.
Go where its flowing.





You are what you want to be
Right here with me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Afro Celt Sound System's song Persistence Of Memory convey a sense of being far away from home and feeling a connection to someone, even though they are not physically present. The opening lines describe the feeling of being on a journey, perhaps a physical or emotional one, far away from home. Despite this distance, the singer can still feel the presence of the person they are connected to "on the white horizon". This suggests that the connection is more than just physical and has a spiritual or emotional element.


As the song progresses, the singer becomes more certain of the connection between them and the other person. They feel that the person will stay with them "in this moment" and that they will go wherever life takes them. The lyrics suggest a sense of trust and comfort in this connection, as though it is something that will endure no matter what challenges they face.


Overall, the lyrics of "Persistence Of Memory" convey a sense of perseverance and hope. The singer is far from home and facing challenges, but they are able to find comfort and strength in the connection they have with someone else. The song suggests that this connection is something that will help them to overcome any difficulties they might face.


Line by Line Meaning

When I'm travelling far from home
While I'm on a journey far away from home


On the white horizon,
Amidst the white horizon


I can feel you're still around,
I sense your presence nearby


And the dream overtakes me.
And the dream takes control of me.


Then I know
At that moment I realize


You'll stay in this moment
You are present in this very moment


We'll go where its flowing.
We will move with the flow


You'll be what you want to be
You will become what you desire


Right here with me.
Being with me in this moment


When I'm out here on my own,
When I'm alone out here


And it all cuts through me.
And when everything pains me.


I see you're safe alone,
I realize that you're alone but safe


Oh then it hits me.
It suddenly strikes me


And I know
Then I understand


You're here in this moment,
You are also present in this moment


Right where its flowing.
Moving along with the current


You are what you want to be
You become what you want to be


Right here with me.
Here with me in this moment


Stay in this moment.
Stay in this present time.


Go where its flowing.
Go along with the natural flow


You are what you want to be
You become what you desire


Right here with me.
Here with me, being your true self




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IARLA O'LIONAIRD, JAMES MCNALLY, MARTIN RUSSELL, SIMON EMMERSON, SIMON MASSEY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Swordsquire

When I’m traveling far from home
On the wide horizon
I can feel you’re still around
And the dream overtakes me

Then I know, you’ll stay in this moment
We’ll go where it’s flowing
You’ll be what you want to be
Right here, with me

When I’m out here on my own
And it all cuts through me
I see you’re safe alone
Ah, then it hits me

And I know, you’re here in this moment
Right where it’s flowing
You are what you want to be
Right here, with me

Stay in this moment
Go where it’s flowing
You are what you want to be
Right here, with me . . . with me . . . with me. .



All comments from YouTube:

Michele Borna-Stier

Still one of my favorite albums.

Rob Mellors

Like all Afro Celt albums!.

Swordsquire

When I’m traveling far from home
On the wide horizon
I can feel you’re still around
And the dream overtakes me

Then I know, you’ll stay in this moment
We’ll go where it’s flowing
You’ll be what you want to be
Right here, with me

When I’m out here on my own
And it all cuts through me
I see you’re safe alone
Ah, then it hits me

And I know, you’re here in this moment
Right where it’s flowing
You are what you want to be
Right here, with me

Stay in this moment
Go where it’s flowing
You are what you want to be
Right here, with me . . . with me . . . with me. .

Omari Kobe

@Anders Enzo Definitely, have been using Instaflixxer for months myself :)

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limesquared

Love this song. It feels like flying...

Brian Lee

Me fascina esta canción, y el video... Es Genial!!

intheblink

This was my favorite song from that album! So romantic.

Luis Alberto Fernández Tello

Beautiful song!

Gabriel Canizales

So good, I like this mix and fusión really great, one of my favorite band all the time...

Dalvìk

This makes me sad how Afro Celt don’t have much likes in videos 😔

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