Blink
Plumb Lyrics
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I'd like to know how you are
I'd like to know everything you'll be
Wherever you go, what will you do?
When the world's right in front of you
When I think of us, slowly life passes by
What I can do to capture this moment in time
Is to sing you a lullaby
I like to watch you dream
I like to touch your face
I like to hold you in a sweet embrace
Whenever you laugh, whenever you cry
And when you need a special place to hide
When I think of us, slowly life passes by
And I blink and you're growing, no longer a child
What I can do to capture this moment in time
Is to sing you a lullaby
When I think of us, slowly life passes by
And I blink and you're growing, no longer a child
What I can do to capture this moment in time
Is to sing you a lullaby
Plumb's song Blink is a poignant and beautifully written song about the passage of time and the fleeting nature of childhood. The lyrics are written from the perspective of a parent who is watching their child grow up before their eyes, and who is desperate to hold onto each and every moment before it disappears forever. The song begins with the singer expressing their desire to remember and know everything about their child, and to be with them as they navigate the world around them. They are acutely aware that life passes by in the blink of an eye, and that their child is growing up far too quickly.
Throughout the song, the singer reflects on the joy of watching their child dream, touch their face, and hold them in a sweet embrace. They are present for both the good times and the bad, offering a special place to hide whenever their child needs it. However, despite their best efforts to stay in the moment and relish every second, the singer is painfully aware that life is passing them by. In a hauntingly beautiful refrain, they sing, "When I think of us, slowly life passes by, and I blink and you're growing, no longer a child, what I can do to capture this moment in time, is to sing you a lullaby."
In essence, Blink is a celebration of the beauty and fragility of life, and a reminder to savor every moment with loved ones before time slips away.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to remember
I want to hold on to our memories
I'd like to know how you are
I care about you and your well-being
I'd like to know everything you'll be
I'm curious about your future and I support you
Wherever you go, what will you do?
I'm interested in what path you'll take in life
When the world's right in front of you
There are so many possibilities awaiting you
When I think of us, slowly life passes by
I reflect on our past and how quickly time flies
And I blink and you're growing, no longer a child
I'm amazed at how fast you're growing up
What I can do to capture this moment in time
I want to preserve our current moment together
Is to sing you a lullaby
I want to show you my love and protect you
I like to watch you dream
Watching you brings me joy and peace
I like to touch your face
I love to physically show affection towards you
I like to hold you in a sweet embrace
I want you to feel safe and loved
Whenever you laugh, whenever you cry
I want to be there through your joys and sorrows
And when you need a special place to hide
I want to be that comforting safe space for you
What I can do to capture this moment in time
I know I can't stop time, but I want to cherish our present moment
Is to sing you a lullaby
I will continue to show you my love in simple ways
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