Living in the past
Pipes And Drums Of The Scots Guards 2nd Battalion Lyrics
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These are but the shadows of things that have been
You can't turn back time and
Can't relieve long ago days
In the past, things are what they are
In the past, you can see things you wish you could have done
Do not blame me
Any blame is yours
Frozen in time and
Painfully haunting your dreams
Years will keep on passing
Endlessly they're passing
I have tried to guide you and show you the way
These are but the shadows of things that have been
They are what they are and
Ever unchanging, they'll stay
In the past, we tell ourselves lies
In the past, we don't dwell on how swiftly time ticks by
But the clock strikes
And the bell tolls
The song "Living in the Past" by Pipes And Drums Of The Scots Guards 2nd Battalion explores the theme of being trapped in the past and the consequences it brings. The lyrics convey a sense of regret for not changing or evolving over the years. The repetition of "These are but the shadows of things that have been" emphasizes the idea that the past is just a memory and cannot be altered or relived.
The song suggests that dwelling on the past prevents personal growth and hinders the ability to move forward. The lines "In the past, things are what they are" and "In the past, you can see things you wish you could have done" highlight a sense of resignation and acceptance of one's choices and actions. The blame is shifted to the individual, acknowledging that they have created and clung to these memories that haunt their dreams.
The passage of time is a central element in the song, with the lyrics conveying the idea that years will continue passing endlessly. The notion of being guided and shown the way implies an external influence trying to urge the listener to break free from their past. However, the final lines indicate that the clock strikes and the bell tolls, suggesting that time eventually catches up with everyone and that change becomes more difficult as time goes on.
Line by Line Meaning
Years have passed, and still, you have never changed your ways
Time has gone by, yet you have not altered your behavior in any way
These are but the shadows of things that have been
These are mere remnants of past events
You can't turn back time and
It is impossible to reverse the passage of time and
Can't relieve long ago days
Cannot recreate days that occurred in the distant past
In the past, things are what they are
In the past, things exist in their true form without alteration
In the past, you can see things you wish you could have done
In the past, you can envision actions you desire to have accomplished
Do not blame me
Place no responsibility on me
Any blame is yours
You are accountable for any faults or errors
You have painted and sculpted these memories
You have vividly imprinted and shaped these reminiscences
Frozen in time and
Preserved in a state where they will not change and
Painfully haunting your dreams
Causing distressing and lingering presence in your dreams
Years will keep on passing
Time will continue to elapse
Endlessly they're passing
Unceasingly, they proceed
I have tried to guide you and show you the way
I have made efforts to lead and instruct you
These are but the shadows of things that have been
These are mere echoes of past events
They are what they are and
They exist as they are and
Ever unchanging, they'll stay
Perpetually remaining unaltered
In the past, we tell ourselves lies
In the past, we deceive ourselves with falsehoods
In the past, we don't dwell on how swiftly time ticks by
In the past, we do not ponder on the rapid passing of time
But the clock strikes
Yet, the clock sounds its chime
And the bell tolls
And the bell rings solemnly
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Written by: Liz Muller
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