Where We Start
Pink Floyd / David Gilmour Lyrics
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We step out sweetly, nothing planned
Along by the river we feed bread to the swans
And then over the footbridge to the woods beyond
We walk ourselves weary, you and I
There's just this moment
We lie in the bluebells, a woodpecker laughs
Time passes slowly our hearts entwined
All of the dark times left behind
The day is done
The sun sinks low
We fold up the blanket, it's time to go
We walk ourselves weary, arm in arm
Back through the twilight
Home again
We waltz in the moonlight and the embers glow
So much behind us
Still far to go
The song "Where We Start" is a love song that talks about the beginning and end of a relationship. The phrase "Where we start is where we end" suggests that the relationship has come full circle and they are back where they began. The lines, "We step out sweetly, nothing planned/ Along by the river we feed bread to the swans/ And then over the footbridge to the woods beyond" depict a romantic evening walk along a river where they feed swans and walk into the woods.
As they walk through the woods, they become tired, but there is a sense of happiness and contentment in the moment. The lines, "We walk ourselves weary, you and I/ There's just this moment" imply that even though they are weary, they are living in the moment and enjoying each other's company. They light a campfire away from the path and enjoy the bluebells while a woodpecker laughs. They leave behind all of the dark times and enjoy the moment in each other's company.
As the day comes to a close, they fold up the blanket and depart arm in arm, walking through the twilight back home. The final lines, "We waltz in the moonlight and the embers glow/ So much behind us/ Still far to go" signify that while they have come a long way in their relationship, there is still more to come. They are still dancing in the moonlight as they continue their journey together.
Line by Line Meaning
Where we start is where we end
Our journey begins and ends in the same place, with everything in between being what makes it worth experiencing
We step out sweetly, nothing planned
We have no particular destination in mind and are content to take things as they come
Along by the river we feed bread to the swans
We pause to share a peaceful moment with nature, appreciating its beauty and simple pleasures
And then over the footbridge to the woods beyond
We venture into the unknown, curious about what lies ahead and unafraid to explore it
We walk ourselves weary, you and I
We put in effort and are physically tired, but we endure it together
There's just this moment
We focus on savouring the present rather than worrying about the future or dwelling on the past
I light a campfire away from the path
We create a private space free from external distractions, where we can enjoy each other's company and be ourselves
We lie in the bluebells, a woodpecker laughs
We feel at home in nature and find joy in its simple pleasures
Time passes slowly our hearts entwined
We lose track of time, embracing the moment and each other
All of the dark times left behind
We have made it through tough times before and are grateful for the good moments we share
The day is done
The day has come to an end
The sun sinks low
The sun begins to set, signalling the end of the day
We fold up the blanket, it's time to go
We tidy up our space and prepare to move on, making the most of our time together while acknowledging that it will come to an end
We walk ourselves weary, arm in arm
We support each other even when we're tired, walking side by side and drawing strength from each other's presence
Back through the twilight
We journey through the fading light, growing more reflective and introspective as we approach home
Home again
We return to a place where we feel safe and accepted, surrounded by the people and things we love
We waltz in the moonlight and the embers glow
We are at peace with ourselves and each other, content to dance and bask in the quiet beauty of the night
So much behind us
We have come a long way on our journey, experiencing both joy and hardship along the way
Still far to go
Our journey may not be over, but we are ready to face whatever lies ahead, together
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DAVID GILMOUR
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