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Big Big Train

 
Background and Context. "Bookmarks" is a song by Big Big Train, a group celebrated for their intricate storrytelling and the emotional depth of their music. This song, like many of their compositions, weaves a narrative that transcends the personal to touch on universal themes. It explores the concepts of memory, the passage of time, and the significance of the marks we leave on the world and each other. Song Meaning. The essence of "Bookmarks" lies in its exploration of how memories servve as markers in the story of our lives. Just as a bookmark holds a place in a book, memories mark significant moments in our personal histories. The song reflects on childhood, the thrill of adventure, and the poignant realization of change and loss over time. Themes and Messages. A central theme of "Bookmarks" is nostalgia, a longing for the simplicity and innocence of youth, depicted through vivid imagery of racing down hills, sneaking home, and the sweetness of first loves. However, it also acknowledges the inevitability of moving forward, of stories and lives progressing beyond these frozen moments in time. The narrative transitions from carefree days to the challenges and storms of later life, symbolizing the journey from childhood through adulthood. The storm and the falling star metaphorically represent loss and the profound changes that can abruptly alter life's course. Yet, amidst the evocation of loss and change, there's a powerful undercurrent of hope and resilience. The lyrics convey a message of enduring friendship and the comfort found in re-visiting the bookmarks of our lives—those moments and memories that define us. Emotional Tone. "Bookmarks" carries an emotional tone that balances sweetness and melancholy, capturing the bittersweet essence of reflecting on life's moments that have passed. It evokes a sense of warmth and familiarity, akin to revisiting the pages of a well-loved book, each memory a passage marked for return.

Last Eleven Song Lyrics

Last Eleven by Big Big Train


There we were standing in line
Late to bloom
Slow to shine
We wait for our turn to come around
Shadows lengthen on the ground

Then we are found
Together we are stronger
We can take wing
And scale the heights
Hang out in the long grass if we like
Or build ourselves a home
With towers that reach the sky

So, here we stand
He wants to knock me out the park
I send a full-pelter through
Warming up
Getting in the groove
It's not who they think you are
But what you choose to be

We were the last eleven
Those left behind
The oversights
The extras
The make-up-the-numbers
The footnotes In other stories
Low-deckers
Slow starters
Don't-give-them-a-second-glancers
Shallow enders

This time I had the length just right
Fast paced I sent his wicket flying
Sometimes the quiet ones can roar
Those at the back come to the fore
There's hope enough for us all
And light left in the day

We were the last eleven
Those left behind
The oversights
The extras
The make-up-the-numbers
The footnotes
In other stories
Low-deckers
Slow starters
Don't-give-them-a-second-glancers
Shallow enders

We stepped out from the shadows
Headed for the light
Blinking and stumbling
Hoping it will all be alright
We came up from the darkness
Turned our faces to the sun
Together we were stronger
We were not the only ones
Shallow enders
Last eleven
Are we nearly there yet?
Can the likes of us
Find a place to call our own?



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