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El Matador Lyrics

Matador sweeps the veil
From the last young day of my life
Malibu tides inhale
Santa Ana Winds from behind

Wade out into the water
No more chances this year
I busied myself all summer
My day for swimming is here
Yes it's time

Seaside revelations
All those dreams and visions of mine
Washed up like a vacation
Lost as I wasted my time

Looking through my dark glasses
I see smiles on the faces of friends
But time keeps pushing me on now
And I'll ride this wave till the end

Please don't go away
Stay awhile, stay awhile
Please don't go away
Stay awhile, stay awhile

Say goodbye to the weekend
And the last of the summertime sun
Driving off the end of a decade
So many things to be done

September and the trees are restless
Windchimes blow in the dark
Lying on the couch defenseless
With blue clouds court and spark

Please don't go away
Stay awhile, stay awhile
Please don't go away
Stay awhile, stay awhile

Please don't go away
Stay awhile, stay awhile
Please don't go away
Stay awhile, stay awhile
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Cover art for El Matador lyrics by Semisonic

i don't know why, but this song reminds me of growing up, when i hear it i always think about when i stopped seeing my friends as much, i mean i had an amazin summer with them, and then it ended :( this song reminds me so much of all of them :)

Cover art for El Matador lyrics by Semisonic

this is one of the greatest songs. and i too lorna am reminded of summer growing up and basically thats what i interpreted this song to be about. its about growin up, having to leave behind the people you've always known and everyone has their day when they must move on in life. quite nostalgic and sad

Cover art for El Matador lyrics by Semisonic

what a great song. and i too, lorna get minded of growing up and that's what this song is pretty much about. growing up, having to leave the friends you've always known. quite sad and nostalgic. BEAUTIFUL SONG!