I'm Still Here Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Ex Abrupto 

Cover art for I'm Still Here lyrics by Tom Waits

I believe the song is about Alzheimer's. The first part, to me, is about the person who has alzheirmer's and has a short time of lucidity.

" You dreamed me up and left me here How long was I dreaming for What was it you wanted me for "

The second part is about the person taking care of the first one and rediscovers, with this short spark of lucidity, the person he or she once loved.

" Your watch has stopped and the pond is clear Someone turn the lights back off I'll love you til all time is gone "

@Ex Abrupto It's supposed to be turn the lights back on