Four Days In November
Edna's Goldfish Lyrics

What ever happened to the color in people's faces
The singer misses the vibrancy and emotion that used to be present in people's faces.

Or the black and white of their expressions
Even the simplicity of black and white expressions seems to have disappeared.

When everything was beautiful and nothing hurt at all
The singer recalls a time when life was devoid of pain and suffering.

Left alone with my thoughts, why am I always wrong
The artist questions their self-worth and feels defeated even in their own mind.

I can give up trying
The artist contemplates abandoning their efforts to improve their situation.

And be the last to find out that I've been lying
The singer fears that they have been deceiving themselves about their own abilities and progress.

In one day it was all gone
Something significant was lost suddenly and unexpectedly.

You can take just what you want
The artist feels powerless as if someone else has control over their life.

But simple goals equal
The artist understands that the key to personal fulfillment lies in pursuing modest and achievable objectives.

Too many broken hearts
The artist is grieving and lamenting the multitude of people whose spirits have been crushed by life.

I can see what I see
The singer acknowledges the truth of their situation, even if it's painful to accept.

You can take what you take
The artist recognizes that they must relinquish control over certain aspects of their life and accept the consequences.

I'm sick of being sick
The singer is exhausted from the emotional turmoil that they are experiencing.

and I'm tired of being tired
The singer is fatigued from the ongoing struggle to stay motivated and positive.

Blow a kiss to the wind when you think of me
The singer imagines themselves leaving this world behind and wants someone to remember them fondly.

Send me a letter
The artist craves connection and communication with others.

I'll be waiting on the steps
The artist is hopeful that someone will come and take them away from their current situation.

Before you knew better
The singer is reflecting on a time when they were more innocent and naive.

In one day it was all gone
Something important was lost suddenly, leaving the singer feeling empty and alone.

You can take just what you want
The artist feels helpless and lacks control over their own life.

But simple goals leave me
While simplicity is appealing, the artist recognizes that their desires are more complex than that.

Too many broken hearts
The artist is aware of the widespread hurt and suffering that has happened.

Blow a kiss to the wind...when you think of me
The singer is aware of their mortality and wants others to remember them with love.

Turn out the light... say goodnight
The artist is ready to retreat from the world and rest.

What about those faces that I saw
The singer recalls memories of people they have encountered.

How could I recognize them all?
Despite seeing many people, the singer struggles to remember their faces or individual qualities.

I had a vision that things would be better today
The singer was optimistic about the present but has been let down.

What about that book I never finished writing
The artist is lamenting an unfinished project that they never completed.

Or that fight that I never finished fighting
The artist is haunted by a conflict that they were never able to resolve.

I guess it doesn't mean anything at all
The singer has lost faith in the importance of their own experiences and accomplishments.