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Somewhere Only We Know

Artist: Keane

Album: Keane - Somewhere Only We Know

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These lyrics are generally appropriate for most ages. The song explores themes of nostalgia, aging, seeking comfort, and longing for simpler times or meaningful connections. While there are mature emotional themes like feeling old, tired, and searching for something to rely on, these are presented in a reflective, non-explicit way. The 'somewhere only we know' could refer to a romantic relationship, but it's expressed in innocent, emotional terms without any sexual content or innuendo. The overall message is about seeking connection and finding peace.

Themes
nostalgia
aging
longing
seeking comfort
nature
memories
relationships
reflection
emotional connection
finding peace

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Lyrics

I walked across an empty land I knew the pathway like the back of my hand I felt the earth beneath my feet Sat by the river and it made me complete Oh, simple thing, where have you gone? I'm gettin' old, and I need something to rely on So, tell me when you're gonna let me in I'm gettin' tired, and I need somewhere to begin I came across a fallen tree I felt the branches of it looking at me Is this the place we used to love? Is this the place that I've been dreaming of? Oh, simple thing, where have you gone? I'm gettin' old, and I need something to rely on So, tell me when you're gonna let me in I'm gettin' tired, and I need somewhere to begin And if you have a minute, why don't we go Talk about it somewhere only we know? This could be the end of everything So, why don't we go Somewhere only we know? Somewhere only we know Oh, simple thing, where have you gone? I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on So, tell me when you're gonna let me in I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin And if you have a minute, why don't we go Talk about it somewhere only we know? This could be the end of everything So, why don't we go? So, why don't we go? Ooh, hey, hey Oh-oh-oh This could be the end of everything So, why don't we go somewhere only we know? Somewhere only we know Somewhere only we know


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Analysis performed on May 4, 2026
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