Do You Feel What I'm Thinking
Mr. Natural Lyrics

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Hunters And Collectors
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Do You See What I See?
I spy your humble home
I see the tea towels fly
In a blinding flash
I see the years go by
Memories twisted around

Somebody′s finger
Behind me now
Oh but I still remember
Do you see what I see?
Do you see what I see?
Do you see what I see?
Do you see what I see?

We go north to the ocean
We drive so far
But last year's light is shining hotter than the sun
Looking for someone
In a city that I know
But I wasn′t round for long
I had somewhere else to go

Do you see what I see?
Do you see what I see?
Do you see what I see?
Do you see what I see?

I see the safest place around
In that city down below
My hands are empty now
And I waving as I go

You were gone for a little while
It was a fine fine line
Between first and second thoughts
We left them all behind
Now we barely falter
Now the long drive has begun
North to the ocean
Hotter, hotter than the sun

Do you see what I see?

Do you see what I see?
Do you see what I see?

Overall Meaning

The song "Do You See What I See" by Hunters and Collectors is a nostalgic and introspective song that seems to be focusing on memories and the passing of time. The opening lines "I spy your humble home, I see the tea towels fly" paints a picture of a cozy and ordinary scene, which is then followed by the thought-provoking line "In a blinding flash, I see the years go by." This could be interpreted as the singer realizing how quickly time has passed and how memories can become distorted or twisted with time.

The second verse seems to focus on a journey, both physically and emotionally. The lines "We go north to the ocean, we drive so far" could be referring to a road trip or exploration of some kind, while the reference to "last year's light shining hotter than the sun" could suggest a longing for a simpler or happier time in the past. The mention of "looking for someone in a city that I know" adds a personal touch to the lyrics, making it clear that this song is about the experiences of the singer or the singer.

The chorus is repeated throughout the song and asks the listener "Do you see what I see?" This could be interpreted as a call for empathy and understanding, as if the singer is asking the listener to see things from their perspective. Overall, the song has a wistful and contemplative tone that encourages introspection and reflection.

Line by Line Meaning

I spy your humble home
I notice your modest residence

I see the tea towels fly
I observe the cloth used for drying cups and dishes flipping in the air

In a blinding flash
Suddenly and intensely

I see the years go by
I witness the passage of time

Memories twisted around somebody's finger
Recollections manipulated at the whim of someone else

Behind me now, Oh but I still remember
In the past but not completely forgotten

Do you see what I see?
Do you notice what I notice?

We go north to the ocean
We head towards the sea in a northerly direction

We drive so far, But last year's light is shining hotter than the sun
The distance we traveled is significant, yet the events of last year have a more profound impact

Looking for someone In a city that I know
Searching for a specific individual in a familiar place

But I wasn't round for long I had somewhere else to go
I departed sooner than expected because I had other obligations

I see the safest place around In that city down below
The most secure location within sight is in the city below

My hands are empty now And I'm waving as I go
I have nothing to hold and I'm saying farewell while departing

You were gone for a little while It was a fine fine line
You were absent briefly, and the distinction between staying or leaving was precarious

Between first and second thoughts We left them all behind
After contemplating options, we decided to disregard them all

Now we barely falter Now the long drive has begun North to the ocean Hotter, hotter than the sun
We now proceed with confidence on our lengthy journey to the north where the temperature exceeds even that of the sun

Do you see what I see?
Are you able to perceive what I am noticing?

Writer(s): Chantal Matar, Aaron Gilbert

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