temporary
Lois Sage Lyrics
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I have something to tell you
It won't make things perfect
And it may not make sense
But someday you'll see it as clear as my smile
Do you know the word temporary ?
It means only for a little while
A friend moves, a tooth aches
A pet dies, a toy breaks
The detours a life takes
Temporary
Everything is temporary
A storm clears, a tear dries
A wing heals, a brid flies
The trust lighting in your eyes
Temporary
I know you want things to stay the same
I know it's hard to watch a childhood
Going up in smoke
It's hard for me to watch a child
Who's growing up
And choke back all the warnings
I could scream
To protect you from the things
That aren't as solid as they seem
But then, I'm only temporary
Everything is temporary
A child leaves, a heart breaks
A love dies, a world shakes
The difference one life makes
Temporary
The trick is:
Hold it now as tightly as you can
Whether it's your favorite toy
Or a sad little boy who's trying hard
To be a brave little man
Hold it tighter 'cause you know
You'll have to let it go
If you learn this, though
You won't feel so sad:
A playmete, a tearstain
A Christmas, a dad
The best times
The worst pain
All temporary
This song, "Temporary," by Lois Sage, is a touching ballad that describes the impermanence of things in our lives. The lyrics are a reflection on how everything in life is fleeting, from our cherished memories to the relationships we form with others. Sage begins the song by asking her loved one to come closer as she has something to tell them, something that may not make sense at first, but they will understand eventually. She then asks if they know the meaning of "temporary," indicating that everything in this world is transient and fleeting.
Sage then goes on to list various instances when things are temporary, such as when a friend moves away, when a pet dies, or when a toy breaks. She also notes that even though things may seem difficult or impossible in the moment, we can take comfort in the fact that they are only temporary, and time will eventually heal them. She observes that even the hardest of times can be fleeting, as we will eventually move on and find new joys and experiences.
As the song progresses, Sage touches on more significant events that are temporary, such as when a heart breaks, a love dies, or a child leaves. She notes that everything that comes into our lives is temporary, and as we learn to hold onto things tightly and then let them go, we can find a greater sense of peace and acceptance in our lives. Ultimately, Sage concludes by emphasizing that the best and worst times in our lives are all temporary, and by learning this, we can find comfort and solace in the fleeting moments of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey come here
Address to a loved one
I have something to tell you
Speaker has a message to convey
It won't make things perfect
The message won't solve everything
And it may not make sense
The message may not be understandable
But someday you'll see it as clear as my smile
The message will eventually be understood
Do you know the word temporary ?
Question asked to the listener
It means only for a little while
Definition of the word temporary
Everything is temporary
Life is transient
A friend moves, a tooth aches
Examples of temporary things
A pet dies, a toy breaks
More examples of temporary things
The detours a life takes
Life can take unexpected turns
Temporary
Reiteration of life's transient nature
A storm clears, a tear dries
Examples of temporary things
A wing heals, a brid flies
More examples of temporary things
The trust lighting in your eyes
A metaphor for something that can fade away
Temporary
Reiteration of life's transient nature
I know you want things to stay the same
The artist understands listeners desire for stability
I know it's hard to watch a childhood
Growing up can be difficult
Going up in smoke
Metaphor for childhood disappearing
It's hard for me to watch a child
Speaker empathizes with others' struggles
Who's growing up
Development is inevitable
And choke back all the warnings
Speaker fights the urge to tell others the future
I could scream
The singer is passionate about their message
To protect you from the things
Speaker wants to shield others
That aren't as solid as they seem
Things can be more uncertain than they appear
But then, I'm only temporary
Speaker acknowledges their own mortality
A child leaves, a heart breaks
Examples of temporary things
A love dies, a world shakes
More examples of temporary things
The difference one life makes
Life can make an impact, however short
Temporary
Reiteration of life's transient nature
The trick is:
Advice being given
Hold it now as tightly as you can
Enjoy life while you can
Whether it's your favorite toy
Any joy in life is worth cherishing
Or a sad little boy who's trying hard
Empathize with those who suffer
To be a brave little man
Encouragement to stay strong
Hold it tighter 'cause you know
Importance of valuing life's moments
You'll have to let it go
Acknowledgment of the inevitable end
If you learn this, though
Advantage of accepting life's impermanence
You won't feel so sad:
Benefits of accepting life's transient nature
A playmete, a tearstain
Examples of things worth cherishing
A Christmas, a dad
More examples of things worth cherishing
The best times
Life's memorable moments
The worst pain
Life's difficult moments
All temporary
Reiteration of life's transient nature
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN BUCCHINO
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