Nostalgia
Hunter G K Thompson Lyrics
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But the moments left without a home
The times I thought would never last Nostalgia steals and places back
Into my eyes I see my past
Throughout our days we've been trying to fill this place
Through a polaroid lens and makeshift picture frames
For what our minds cant retain
Of us building a bridge only to cross a stream
But I can't say the same
They drive like cars on my minds Roads they pass caution signs
Warning not to remind
There shining brights say softly go to sleep baby dream
Go back to those memories
Throughout our days we've been trying to fill this place
Through a polaroid lens and makeshift picture frames
For what our minds can't retain
But you could always replace these fractured scenes
Of us building a bridge only to cross a stream
But I can't say the same
I can't say the same I promise I'll always see
The summer you spent singing over me
My matted hair from lying in the leaves
Your father falling from the neighbors tree
The oceans salt and the autumn leaves
The scents still bring me to my knees
Oh how I dread this familiar breeze
For what it brings
For what it brings
The song Nostalgia by Hunter G K Thompson is a poignant reflection on the transitory nature of memories we hold dear. The lyrics convey the message that while memories can be evocative and transport us to a different time and space, they are ultimately fleeting and subject to change. The opening line, "This is what I recall not the highs yet still not the lows, but the moments left without a home," illustrates the idea that memories are not always perfect, but they are still precious in their own right.
The singer then goes on to describe how people try to hold on to memories through photos and other mementos, but these aids are only temporary. The lines, "Throughout our days we've been trying to fill this place, through a polaroid lens and makeshift picture frames, for what our minds can't retain," express the idea that we try to compensate for memories that fade away with pictures that we can look back on. However, even these recollections are not enough to capture the full essence of a moment.
The song ends with a powerful message, "Oh, how I dread this familiar breeze, for what it brings, for what it brings." The singer is aware that memories can be bittersweet and that they can both comfort and cause pain. Despite this, the singer promises to cherish and hold onto memories as they are, imperfect and fleeting.
Line by Line Meaning
This is what I recall not the highs yet still not the lows
I remember the times that were neither the best nor the worst
But the moments left without a home
I remember the moments that didn't belong anywhere
The times I thought would never last Nostalgia steals and places back
Nostalgia takes the times I thought would never end and brings them back
Into my eyes I see my past
I can see my past when I close my eyes
Throughout our days we've been trying to fill this place
We spend our days trying to fill a void
Through a polaroid lens and makeshift picture frames
We use pictures to capture moments that we can't remember
For what our minds cant retain
Because our minds can't hold on to everything
But you could always replace these fractured scenes
But you can always replace the broken memories
Of us building a bridge only to cross a stream
Of the times we wasted effort on things that didn't matter
But I can't say the same
But I can't forget like you can
They drive like cars on my minds Roads they pass caution signs
Memories come back and remind me of what I can't change
Warning not to remind
They come with a warning not to remember
There shining brights say softly go to sleep baby dream
The stars remind me of childhood dreams
Go back to those memories
Go back to the memories that make you happy
I can't say the same I promise I'll always see
I can't forget like you can, but I'll remember the good times
The summer you spent singing over me
The summer we spent together, you singing to me
My matted hair from lying in the leaves
The memories of laying in the leaves, tangling my hair
Your father falling from the neighbors tree
The day your father fell out of the neighbor's tree, and the fear it brought
The oceans salt and the autumn leaves
The smell of the ocean and autumn leaves that bring back memories
The scents still bring me to my knees
Even the smell makes me feel overwhelmed by memories
Oh how I dread this familiar breeze
I dread the breeze that reminds me of the times I can't forget
For what it brings
For the memories it brings back
Contributed by Joseph J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DanceReachesOut
+Hunter ThompsonPLEASE keep recording and producing! You are so talented.
@guilhermejanuario3387
Ah that sound really makes me homesick. I love the songs of this man. Hugs from BRAZIL! 💛💚
@Conjectura_Biblica
amazing,come to Brazil hunter thompson, =]
@RoflMyWafflesAndySB
Great voice
@denisevasq
Been waiting for some music like this! just amazing; my kinda' music
@JacksonMaxey1
This is sweet! Great stuff, man!
@robbiemorgz
How don't more people know about this ep.
@mariacristinamaiaangueth8250
Beautiful song! Brings me nostalgic feelings ❤️
@Ty2595
I saw him and all of rooster party over the summer in St. Louis I met them they're great people
@danielgale6536
amazing textures!