VERSE
The Wide-Eyed And Laughing
Elton John
Are you still in control of the boat that you row
Or do you still cling to me when its sinking
I never condemned you, I only consoled you
When candlelight made me a King
For the wide-eyed and laughing
Passed like a season
Erasing a passion to sin
For no one knew better than the tealeaves and the tarots
That the wide-eyed and laughing
Were just one step ahead of the wind
And the hearts that you played on the porch swing for me
Was a song that I'd heard in the past
For I had an audience somewhere inside you
That applauded whenever you laughed
Gone is a word that I now rarely use
Though sometime in the course of a day
I go racing back like a man possessed
By the wide-eyed and laughing daughters of some different age
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About this Song
The song 'The Wide-Eyed And Laughing' by Elton John delves into the themes of youthful innocence and the complexities of growing up. It reflects on the passage from childhood naivety to the more somber reality of adulthood. The lyrics highlight moments of introspection, nostalgia, and a longing for the simplicity and unburdened joy of the past. With its evocative imagery and emotional depth, the song resonates with listeners who have experienced the bittersweet nature of growing up. Poignant moments in the song include references to wide-eyed wonder and the inevitable loss of that pure, untainted perspective as time goes on, which many can relate to on a deeply emotional level.
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