Rome
C.R.O.W. Lyrics
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Salt Lake City, come in spring
Over the salt flats a hailstorm brought you back to me
Salt Lake City, come in spring
Over the salt flats a hailstorm brought you back to me
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Departure, godspeed, bless his heart, good lord
What a fuck-up, what a fighter
A free-fall, motorcycle, hang-glider
Hung on the line like a poison spider
Win a eulogy from William Greider
Car crash, ptomaine, disposable lighter
A bus plunge, avalanche, a vinegar cider
Free-fall, motorcycle, hang-glider
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Here it comes, back, back
Go, go, go, go, yeah
Go, go, go, go, yeah
Go, go, go, yeah
Well, everybody is young forever
There's so much to tell you, so little time
I've come a long way since the whatever
Shit, I still see a word, think of you
There is so much that I can't do, yeah
You will be young forever
There's so much that I can't do
There is so much that I can't do
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Here it comes, back, back
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Here it comes, back, back
The lyrics to C.R.O.W.'s song "Rome" are a collection of fragmented memories and experiences that seem to be connected through the themes of travel and loss. The opening lines describe a long journey, with references to various locations including Singapore, San Sebastian in Spain, and Salt Lake City. The repeated line "Over the salt flats a hailstorm brought you back to me" is somewhat enigmatic, but suggests a sudden unexpected reunion or emotional re-connection.
The second verse is more disjointed, with lines describing departures and mishaps such as a car crash, bus plunge, and a hang-gliding accident. The line "Win a eulogy from William Greider" is a reference to the journalist and author William Greider, who wrote an influential book about the economic policies of the Reagan administration. It's not entirely clear how this line fits into the rest of the song, but it seems to suggest an admiration or respect for someone who has achieved something significant.
The final verse is more introspective and wistful, with the singer acknowledging that time is limited and there is much they haven't been able to do. They also express a sense of nostalgia and longing for someone ("I still see a word, think of you"), and a belief that "everybody is young forever". Overall, the song seems to be about the journey of life, with its ups and downs, connections and disconnections, and the sense that time is fleeting and precious.
Line by Line Meaning
Just arrived Singapore, San Sebastian, Spain, 26-hour trip
I've just arrived in Singapore after a long and tiring 26-hour trip from San Sebastian, Spain.
Salt Lake City, come in spring
I'm looking forward to visiting Salt Lake City in the spring.
Over the salt flats a hailstorm brought you back to me
During a hailstorm over the salt flats, I was reminded of you and the memories we shared in that same location.
Departure, godspeed, bless his heart, good lord
Wishing someone a good farewell with blessings and hopes for their safe journey.
What a fuck-up, what a fighter
You were both a mess and a fighter, constantly battling the challenges that life threw at you.
A free-fall, motorcycle, hang-glider
You lived life on the edge, taking daring risks like free-falling or riding a motorcycle or hang-glider.
Hung on the line like a poison spider
You hung on to a dangerous situation like a poison spider, refusing to let go even if it was harmful.
Win a eulogy from William Greider
You were someone who lived life to the fullest and left a great impact, earning a heartfelt eulogy from someone like William Greider.
Car crash, ptomaine, disposable lighter
You faced dangerous and scary situations like car crashes, food poisoning, or running out of a lighter in dire moments.
A bus plunge, avalanche, a vinegar cider
Even in risky adventures like bus rides or dealing with avalanches, you never shied away and even enjoyed the more unique experiences like vinegar cider.
Well, everybody is young forever
It's as if we never age and can remain youthful forever in our memories.
There's so much to tell you, so little time
There's so much I want to share with you, but I feel like there's never enough time to catch up on everything.
I've come a long way since the whatever
I've moved on and grown since the whatever happened between us.
Shit, I still see a word, think of you
Sometimes, even little things like a word trigger memories of you.
There is so much that I can't do, yeah
There are things I wish I could do, but know deep down that I'll never be able to.
You will be young forever
You'll always be remembered as a vibrant and youthful spirit at heart.
Go, go, go, go, yeah
An enthusiastic and encouraging push to keep going and living life to the fullest.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Michael Mills, Michael Stipe
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