My Old Flame
L.P.S.D. Lyrics
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when i'll call your name
but I know too well that if I met you now
it won't be the same.
Like a prophet's eye, Lord, and Iscariot,
you watched over me
bur the Boreas wind, it has carried you
And you left me, and I left you.
You sought your pleasure,
like the angels do -
And you were gracious
from my rear view.
And when I remember when it was just us two.
And these thoughts calm me, these thoughts of you.
And you were right there with me when the Woman took my brain,
you were by my side when I hid out from the sun.
And you cried out like a raven when our tea leaves spoke of fame,
and you said the games had only just begun.
I miss you though, so I can't pretend...
...My old friend.
There are times when i'll be wondering
what i'd say to you,
If I met with you, down there in Brighton
where you do what you do.
And you left me, and I left you.
You sought your pleasure,
like the angels do -
And you were gracious
from my rear view.
And when I remember when it was just us two.
And these thoughts calm me, these thoughts of you.
I miss you so though, there's no amends...
... My old friend.
The lyrics of L.P.S.D.'s song "My Old Flame" seem to be addressing a past lover who has long since gone separate ways. The singer seems to be grappling with the feelings of both longing and apprehension when thinking about this former flame. There is a sense of nostalgia in the way the singer reminisces about their moments together. However, even though the singer still misses their old friend, they know that things won't be the same if they met again.
The allusions to biblical figures such as Lord and Iscariot, along with the mention of tea leaves speaking of fame, convey a sense of mysticism to the lyrics. This kind of imagery draws a stark contrast to the familiar and romantic sentiments expressed throughout the song. Additionally, the evocative imagery of a raven crying out only adds to this mystical atmosphere.
The chorus, with its repetition of "You sought your pleasure, like the angels do," puts their past relationship in a different light. The singer portrays their flame not as someone who left them, but rather someone who was (and is) following their own path. While they miss them, they convey a level of respect for their old flame's ability to pursue their bliss. The final line of the song, "My old friend," is a nod to the fact that while their relationship might have changed and dissolved, the bond between them will always remain.
Line by Line Meaning
There are times, on occasion,
when i'll call your name
but I know too well that if I met you now
it won't be the same.
Sometimes I think of you and say your name aloud, but deep down I know that if we were to see each other now, things wouldn't be like they used to.
Like a prophet's eye, Lord, and Iscariot,
you watched over me
bur the Boreas wind, it has carried you
further than I can see.
You were like a higher power watching over me, but the winds of change have taken you far away.
And you left me, and I left you.
You sought your pleasure,
like the angels do -
And you were gracious
from my rear view.
And when I remember when it was just us two.
And these thoughts calm me, these thoughts of you.
We went our separate ways and pursued our own happiness, like free angels. But looking back, I remember the good times we had together and those thoughts bring me peace.
And you were right there with me when the Woman took my brain,
you were by my side when I hid out from the sun.
And you cried out like a raven when our tea leaves spoke of fame,
and you said the games had only just begun.
You were there for me when I was struggling with addiction and depression. And when we talked about our future success, you encouraged me to keep playing the game.
There are times when i'll be wondering
what i'd say to you,
If I met with you, down there in Brighton
where you do what you do.
Sometimes I wonder what I would say to you if we met up in Brighton, where you live and work.
I miss you so though, there's no amends...
... My old friend.
I miss you deeply and there's nothing that can fix that... My old friend.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: LOOKMAN ADEKUNLE SALAMI
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