As Time Goes By
Mike Eldred Lyrics

Like you're alive again
Emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest and seizing the moment.

Take ten broken limbs
Refers to taking on challenges and obstacles to overcome them and make things right.

And make it alright for them
Refers to helping others overcome their challenges and obstacles and helping them improve their situation.

And I needed you more, More than you'll ever notice But I need to do more If you're to ever know this
Expresses the feeling of needing someone but not being able to fully communicate that need and hoping to make a difference in that person's life.

Or you won't care at all No, you won't care at all For you won't care at all No, you won't care at all
Highlights the potential for the other person not to care or empathize, even if you try to make a difference in their life.

Dance puppet boy If you do a good job Then they'll want you again, Give it all that you've got Show them the joy and the pain and the ending Then do it again, and we'll all stop pretending They'll pay more attention to what's before mentioned As you bob your head 'cause you're not even listening A very small few of you even give meanings But laugh, clown boy, laugh 'cause it's always so pleasing
Points out the struggle of trying to gain validation and attention from others by performing and entertaining them, even if it means sacrificing one's own authenticity and true self.

Feel, damn you, feel Like you're alive again
Encourages the listener to feel and experience life to the fullest, even if it means confronting pain and discomfort.

I needed to know, Needed a show of hands For all this couldn't be sure As we see a lot of them And I traded it all, Could I make a difference At all?
Expresses the need for validation and recognition for one's efforts and the uncertainty of whether or not one can truly make a difference in the world.

I met a woman, She was wonderful, Everything perfect, We both had the world But I filled up my senses With thoughts from the ghost And I spent her life savings Left no room for Both of us Crying and trying And screaming aloud, I barely can see her tumultuous crowds Are careful to hide her and sing much too loud See, you don't even know what I'm talking about
Tells the story of a man who sabotages a potentially perfect relationship due to his own personal issues and demons, which leaves him feeling alone and disconnected.

Et Al Couldn't be sure That you would ever notice But I gave it my all Did I make a difference at all?
Reflects on the effort and investment made in trying to make a difference in someone's life, and the uncertainty of whether or not it was successful.