@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Float down stream, rivers of dreams
Float down stream, catch your wings
Heavens high, so you fly
Catch your dreams in the sky
But the glaciers have frozen your feet
I can't wait for eternity
And so you watched me wash away
But maybe we'll catch up someday
Maybe well catch up someday
Sun sinks out of view
Stars they shine changing hue
But bright lights have blinded your sights
They cant adjust when day turns to night
And so you watched me wash away
But maybe well catch up someday
The castles we built were so tall
They only left us further to fall
And still I see them far away
But maybe we'll come back someday
Maybe we'll come back someday
Float down stream, rivers of dreams
Float down stream, catch your wings
The castles we built were so tall
They only left us further to fall
And still I see them far away
Maybe well come back someday
The castles we built were so tall
They only left us further to fall
And still I see them far away
As I watch them wash away
Wash away...
Wash away...
Wash away...
Wash away...
Float down stream, catch your wings
Heavens high, so you fly
Catch your dreams in the sky
But the glaciers have frozen your feet
I can't wait for eternity
And so you watched me wash away
But maybe we'll catch up someday
Maybe well catch up someday
Sun sinks out of view
Stars they shine changing hue
But bright lights have blinded your sights
They cant adjust when day turns to night
And so you watched me wash away
But maybe well catch up someday
The castles we built were so tall
They only left us further to fall
And still I see them far away
But maybe we'll come back someday
Maybe we'll come back someday
Float down stream, rivers of dreams
Float down stream, catch your wings
The castles we built were so tall
They only left us further to fall
And still I see them far away
Maybe well come back someday
The castles we built were so tall
They only left us further to fall
And still I see them far away
As I watch them wash away
Wash away...
Wash away...
Wash away...
Wash away...
Lyrics submitted by Tri_T
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yeah i agree. i think its about a realtionship where so much animosity has built up thats there is no turning back. "the castles we built were so tall" and "the glaciers have frozen your feet" refers to how so much has happened that they are pretty much stuck in their position, unable to go forwards or backwards. the singer is still hopeful, however, the outlook is very grim. a great, powerful song IMO.