Time Passages Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Cousy 

Cover art for Time Passages lyrics by Al Stewart

The singer/author dreams about the past--and retreats into memory--fantasizing about what was left behind; what was not entirely realized. It's not an unpleasant fantasy. He's enjoying his recollections.

And the way the saxophone suddenly blares out: he's RECOVERED with new energy. He revisited the past--and returned, empowered with his recollections.

He remembers the girl he "once used to know." But he can't grasp her. She's out of sight. Still, he wants to go home: can't let go so easily.

He lives within the dream for quite a while (the song keeps on keepin' on): But then the TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO THE PRESENT. I love this song.

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