Aquamarine

There was a time when everything was more romantic.

We were sublime, we were Technicolor versions of ourselves.

When did it change? The world of wonder crumbled around us.

Isn't it strange that we can hardly remember before then?

Though the past is in our minds, the present moment is the only time. But there's something that I recall, and I can't quite put my finger on it...

Whenever I'm blue, I'll sing if I'm sure no one's listening.

If I'm in the mood, I'll dance if I'm sure no one's watching.

When did it change? When did I become so self-concious?

Isn't it strange that I can hardly remember before then?

Though the past is dead and gone,

And I'm reminded I can never go home,

There's something that I recall, and I can't quite put my finger on it...

Aquamarine, the color's faded.

Didn't it seem that everything was different for a while?

Whenever I see a particular shade of

Aquamarine, it always seems to make me smile.

Haven't you ever noticed how

The Master of the Universe is always serene?

But if you look behind the smile he's wearing, you'll always see a little touch of

Aquamarine, the color's faded.

Didn't it seem that everything was different for a while?

Whenever I see a particular shade of

Aquamarine, it always seems to make me smile.

(You can hear the recorded version of these lyrics performed by Yours Truly at http://dutchholly.com/DH_Tunes/Aquamarine.mp3 )