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Footprints
Paul McCartney
It's beautiful outside, an old hand gathers wood,
Can he see me sitting here His mind is somewhere else.
His friends have flown away, he's left out in the cold.
He won't sit by my fire, he says he likes it in the snow.
Where footprints never go, he likes it in the snow.
It's getting dark outside, the old hand's going home,
Has he someone waiting there Or is he living on his own
Where footprints never go, he likes it in the snow...
White blanket, hiding the traces of tears she didn't see,
Oh white blanket covers the memory
Of all that used to be. All that used to be.
But his heart keeps aching in the same old way,
He can't help feeling that she might come back someday.
It's beautiful outside, a magpie looks for food.
The old hand throws a crumb,
Do you think he's found a friend
Where footprints never go, he likes it in the snow...
White blanket, hiding the traces of paths he didn't take.
Oh white blanket covers the memory
Of moves he didn't make.
Oh white blanket, hiding the traces of tears she didn't see.
Snow white blanket simply covers the memory
Of all that used to be.
But his heart keeps aching in the same old way,
He can't help feeling that she might come back someday.
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Translated byAllen Morningstar
About this Song
Footprints by Paul McCartney explores the theme of solitude and introspection. The song narrates the experiences of a lonely figure, walking through the snow and pondering life’s journey. The footprints in the snow symbolize the path one takes in life and the moments of reflection that accompany it. Key themes include isolation, contemplation, and the passage of time. Particularly poignant moments in the song include when the character finds solace in nature and the simplicity of their own company, emphasizing the introspective nature of the song.
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