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Dive For Your Memory

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If the cliffs were any closer,
If the water wasn't so bad.
I'd dive for your memory
on the rocks and the sand.

I'd dive for you
Like a bird I'd descend
Deep down I'm lonely
And I miss my friend.

So when I hear you saying,
That we stood no chance,
I'll dive for your memory
We stood that chance.

We stood side by side,
Strong and true.
just wish you'd remember,
Bad times don't get you through.

So when I hear you saying,
That we stood no chance,
I'll dive for your memory
We stood that chance.

Now, I dive black waters
The waters of her dream.
Are black and forgetful
I'd like to make them clean.

So when I hear you saying,
That we stood no chance,
I'll dive for your memory
We stood that chance.

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ruben On Jul 10, 2002

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by charito

18y ago

wow this is just about that big true love (or friendship) that couldn't be, yet almost was. and he's saying it could have been great, and there was hope for them once, and she shouldn't forget that, because it meant something. when she says"they "stood no chance" it really affects him. he's willing to "dive for her memory" to make her change her mind about the past. even though it won't change the fact that it's definitely over between them.
god, this song breaks my heart every time.

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by chrisb1

16y ago

A song Robert Forster wrote reflecting about his break-up with Lindy Morrison, the band's drummer.

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