Washed away
Cochrane Tom Lyrics
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Where time stands still
In the face of our foolish pride
We trade our love for ambition
And tell each other
We'll get it all back in time
But time moves on like a river
Like a summer rain
It all gets washed away, oh
Round and round and round we go
Where it stops, don't no one know
Find a love, you better let 'em know
You'll both get washed away
Round and round and round we go
Where it stops, don't no one know
Find a love, you better hold on fast or
You'll both get washed away
I watch the wind blow out there
Maybe hear some distant laughter
Look outside the hotel window
And my soul wanders off, babe
This is the town I met you in
And I won't soon forget that
Your proud beauty lingers on
Until the storm has lifted
Go find your fortune fast
It's cold outside but you'll make it
Don't trade your love for ambition
Or you'll get washed away, oh
Round and round and round we go
Where it stops, don't no one know
Find a love, you better let 'em know
You'll both get washed away
Round and round and round we go
Where it stops, don't no one know
Find a love, you better hold on fast or
You'll both get washed away
An old cliche
That you used to tell me
Some things might change
All things won't last
Do the best you can
It'll all work out
At the end of the storm
Live to love another day
Round and round and round we go
Where it stops, don't no one know
Find a love, you better hold on fast
You'll both get washed away
Round and round and round we go
Where it stops, don't no one know
Find a love, you better let 'em know
You'll both get washed away
Round and round and round we go
Where it stops, don't no one know
Find a love, you better hold on fast or
You'll both get washed away
Round and round and round we go
Where it stops, don't no one know
Find a love, you better hold on fast or
You'll both get washed away
Round and round and round we go (oh)
Where it stops, don't no one know
Find a love, you better hold on fast or (oh)
You'll both get washed away
Round and round and round we go
Where it stops, don't no one know
Find a love, you better hold on fast or
You'll both get washed away
The time we spend
As we pass this way
We might not ever be here again
Hold on tight to what you find
Then we're gone tomorrow, yeah
Cochrane Tom's song "Washed Away" talks about the transience of life and the dangers of trading love for ambition. The song is set in a desert and reflects on how time moves on like a river, leaving everything behind. The metaphor of summer rain 'washing away' everything symbolizes how everything, including love, fades away with time. The lyrics suggest that people become so engrossed in chasing their ambitions that they forget to cherish their loved ones. The song warns that if we continue to trade our love for ambition, then we'll all get washed away in the end.
The line "Find a love you better hold on fast; you'll both get washed away" seems particularly significant in this song. It is a reminder to the listeners to hold onto their loved ones because time is fleeting, and everything could be gone in the blink of an eye.
Line by Line Meaning
We live out here in the desert
Our lives are isolated and desolate.
Where time stands still
Our lives are devoid of purpose or progression.
In the face of our foolish pride
Our egos are often our downfall.
We trade our love for ambition
We sacrifice meaningful relationships for individual pursuits.
And tell each other
We lie to ourselves and each other to justify our choices.
We'll get it all back in time
We believe that we will eventually be able to achieve everything we desire.
But time moves on like a river
Time cannot be stopped or controlled like a body of water flowing downstream.
Soon leaves us all behind
We cannot keep up with the swift pace of time.
Like a summer rain
Time is fleeting and temporary like a rainstorm.
It all gets washed away
Everything will eventually disappear or be forgotten over time.
Round and round and round we go
Life is cyclical and repetitive.
Where it stops don't no one know
The future is uncertain and unpredictable.
Find a love you better let them know
Communicate your feelings to those you care about before it's too late.
Before you both get washed away
Before your relationship ends or fades away.
I watch the wind blow out there
I observe the natural world around me.
Maybe hear some distant laughter
I sense fleeting moments of joy or happiness that I cannot grasp.
Look outside the hotel window
I reflect on my current situation and surroundings.
When my soul wanders off babe
My mind drifts away from reality and into a dreamlike state.
This is the town I met you in
This place holds special memories and emotional significance for me.
And I won't soon forget that
I will always remember the moments I shared with you.
Your proud beauty lingers on
Your confidence and attractiveness is still vivid in my memory.
Until the storm has lifted
Until difficult or challenging times pass by.
Go find your fortune fast
Pursue your aspirations without delay.
It's cold outside but you'll make it
The journey may be difficult, but you have the strength to overcome it.
You'll get washed away
You will lose sight of what is truly important and meaningful over time.
An old cliché
A phrase that has lost its original meaning due to overuse.
That you used to tell me
A piece of advice or wisdom that was once shared with me.
Some things might change
Life is unpredictable and constantly evolving.
All things won't last
Everything has an expiration date and fades away eventually.
Do the best you can
Put forth your best effort in any given situation.
It'll all work out
Things have a way of resolving themselves in the end.
At the end of the storm
After enduring difficult or turbulent times.
Live to love another day
Find new opportunities for love and happiness in the future.
The time we spend
The moments we share with others.
As we pass this way
As we journey through life.
We might not ever be here again
We may not have the chance to experience certain moments or opportunities twice.
Hold on tight to what you find
Cherish what you have and don't take it for granted.
Then we're gone tomorrow
Life is short and unpredictable; we must make the most of our time while we can.
Find a love you better hold on fast
Secure and nourish the relationships that matter to you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Thomas William Cochrane
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnnyz5095
Time moves on like a river . So leaves. Us all behind ... like a summer rain in august we all get washed away. 30 yrs.later this song is still awesome!
@tomcochrane4633
Thanks for subscribing to my Youtube page, I really appreciate the love and support you showered on me !!! Kindly send me a text here to talk better 615-667-9728
@satchmomoskow7665
I was rummaging through my neighbors garbage heap, and I found this gem at the bottom of the pile.
Blessed to have found this, one mans trash is another mans treasure.
@babyann604
I just loved your voice Tom, just awesome!
@rayray1405
I Grew Up On Tom....This Song Brings Back Some Good Memories, Kickass Album, Hell Of A Canadian Artist, Better Yet A Canadian Hall Of Famer, Tom Cochrane You ROCK FOREVER!!! See Ya In Edmonton, Canada. \m/\m/
@Himalyantiger
Just found his album on a CD stack. I feel blessed to have found it. Amazing
@tomcochrane4633
Thanks for subscribing to my Youtube page, I really appreciate the love and support you showered on me !!! Kindly send me a text here to talk better 615-667-9728
@Himalyantiger
@Tom Cochrane Hey man that's awesome. I sent you a text. I wonder if you also live in BC. I was glad to have known that you're from Canada. You got such an amazing vocals!! I wish I could sing :) been taking vocal lessons every week for nearly a year now and still barely any progress!!
@jamesaichholz9696
Great album from beginning to end. I picked it up once in a Goodwill store cuz I had some store credit and didn't know how to use it. Definitely have no regrets about picking it up.
@user-rl1qe6wc3z
Songs of a circling spirit cd. Tom cochrane accoustic. Best ever