Memory
Peter & the Magician Lyrics

It's good to make love (To whom you love)
It's healthy and fulfilling to have intimate relations with the person you love

It's good to take time (A little time off)
It's important to take breaks from the busyness of life and relax a little

Some of our memories can only be made when we are young
There are certain experiences that can only be enjoyed when we're young and carefree

Settle down, you knew the day would come where I would see
Stop avoiding the truth; you knew that eventually I would realize what's going on

I'm not one to let it be
I am not the kind of person who can just let things go without addressing them

Is it unusual to feel so much most of the time?
Is it weird to feel deeply and intensely on a regular basis?

I always hoped for so much less
I never expected to want or need as much as I do now

Wherever you go, there'll you'll be
No matter where you travel or move to, you will always be with yourself and your own thoughts

I'm sure you'll see that soon
I'm confident that you will realize this truth shortly

You play it safe
You avoid taking risks and staying in your comfort zone

That's all on you
You are the only one responsible for your own choices and actions

It's not some fountain from which none of us should dare to drink
There's nothing inherently bad or dangerous about seeking pleasure and enjoyment in life

Don't be the slow horse
Don't be the one who misses out or doesn't keep up with the group

Now, please think
Take a moment to consider and reflect on what's been said

It's good to call home (Every now and then)
Checking in with loved ones from time to time is important and valuable

Check in on people (We haven't seen)
Make an effort to connect with those who you haven't spoken to or visited in some time

None of our memories will ever be made all on our own
Our experiences are always influenced and impacted by the people and world around us

Pack your bag even though it's clear that you'll be back someday
Prepare to leave and embark on a new adventure, even if you know that eventually you'll return to what's familiar

Grass won't be green there, by the way
Things may not be as idyllic or perfect in the new place you're going to

All you ever see is this illusion of your own decay
You only perceive yourself aging and fading away because that's what society tells you to believe

I know you stumbled every day
I understand that life is difficult and that you face obstacles and make mistakes regularly

No fire burning like a love at home
There's no love quite like the love and comfort you feel when you're at home with the people who love you

Empty your mind and know what you hope
Clear your thoughts and focus on what's truly important to you

None of our memories will ever be made all on our own
Our experiences are always influenced and impacted by the people and world around us