Dolphins
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Sometimes I think
About Saturday's child
And all about the times
When we were running wild

I've been a searching
For the dolphins in the sea
Oh, but sometimes I wonder
Do you ever think of me?

This old world will never change
The way it's been
And all our ways of war
Can't change it back again

I've been a searching
For the dolphins in the sea
Oh, but sometimes I wonder
Do you ever think of me?

Lord, I'm not the one to tell
This old world how to get along
I only know that peace will come
When all I hate is gone

I've been a searching
For the dolphins in the sea
Oh, but sometimes I wonder
Do you ever think of me?

This old world will never change




This old world will never change
This old world will never change

Overall Meaning

The The's song "Dolphins" is both a nostalgic reflection and a call for peace. The lyrics, "Sometimes I think about Saturday's child and all about the times when we were running wild," evoke memories of childhood innocence and freedom. The line, "I've been a searching for the dolphins in the sea," suggests a longing for a reminder of that innocence and freedom. The dolphin is often seen as a symbol of playfulness and intelligence and may represent a desire for a return to a simpler, more peaceful way of life.


The second verse shifts focus to the larger world and its struggles with war and conflict. The lyrics, "This old world will never change the way it's been, and all our ways of war can't change it back again," suggest a sense of hopelessness and futility in trying to alter the course of history. However, the refrain, "I've been a searching for the dolphins in the sea, oh, but sometimes I wonder do you ever think of me?" returns to the personal, bringing the song full circle.


Ultimately, the song seems to suggest that peace is attainable on a personal level through a reconnection with the natural world and a return to simpler times. The last two repetitions of "This old world will never change" take on a more positive tone, suggesting that change is possible if we change ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I think
At times, I ponder


About Saturday's child
Regarding youthful innocence


And all about the times
Recalling the past instances


When we were running wild
When we were living carefree


I've been a searching
I've been searching


For the dolphins in the sea
To locate the aquatic mammals


Oh, but sometimes I wonder
But I do ponder


Do you ever think of me?
If you ever remember me


This old world will never change
The world would always be the same


The way it's been
As it always has been


And all our ways of war
Our methods of conflict


Can't change it back again
Won't restore the previous state


Lord, I'm not the one to tell
I'm not the spokesperson


This old world how to get along
To advise how to coexist better in this world


I only know that peace will come
I solely believe peace would emerge


When all I hate is gone
If all intense dislikes dissipate


This old world will never change
The world would always be the same


This old world will never change
The world would always be the same


This old world will never change
The world would always be the same




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Written by: FRED NEIL

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Comments from YouTube:

Kate Burgess

Forgot how much I love this version of this song ❤️

paralentor

One of the very rarest CD's I have in my collection with this very same cover. Every version of this song is epic. Thanks for sharing!

Dowling theBakuninbot

Ironically, though this is a cover version, it is about as The The as you can get.

smokeyanthony

"This old world, will never change." (thank you for posting this)

Scar Comics

Even better than the Tim Buckley version :-)

tony antoine

too good

G-plan9 Future

The dolphins are telling us

Tonna J

Thanks Daniel 😊

folco fornari

great matt

Marilena Maragou



@utgardhacat: American folk singer-songwriter Fred Neil wrote and first sung the song

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