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<p>rd 5 Reflection.... a beautiful Dutch song....</p><p><br></p><p>Translation..</p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); color: rgb(78, 78, 78);">&nbsp;On the road</span></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); color: rgb(78, 78, 78);"> I close the door.. Streets seem to be crying clouds seem to be fleeing I get on the bus People seem to be looking But I want to avoid them Before they even see me It belongs to the past That you didn't forget my birthday That you unconditionally chose me I see the fields Houses pass me by It's quiet behind the windows Who can see me In blue lit trains Your heart is so close to me But it doesn't seem right/There's no heartbeat (in Dutch, this lyric can mean either of those) It belongs to the past Your black hair and your laugh That you were the world to me It's still deep inside of me That I could share what you had That you ran your fingers through my hair and said: You don't recognize my voice Who I am is what you see now Do you want to dance with illusions In (your) thoughts Are you further than the present? Do you want to go back to the past? Does that ring a bell? It belongs to the past (tense) Red wine on a terrace That you were the world to me It's still deep inside of me But I forgot how you saw me That I'm so different from you I walk into the street but it will never warm me Because it can't embrace me Who would see me? Most of all, I would like to scream I would want to scream forever But I can't You are not just mine I can show the world that it might be better this way It belongs to the past And I forgot how you saw me That I am so different from you..</span></p><p><br></p><p>The song "Onderweg" by Abel captures feelings of nostalgia, longing, and the struggle to move on from a past relationship. The lyrics depict a sense of detachment and a desire to avoid being seen by others. The singer reflects on a time when their partner remembered their birthday and unconditionally chose them.</p><p>As the song continues, the singer observes the passing scenery from a bus window, feeling a sense of emptiness and silence inside. They mention their heart being close, but it no longer beats as it once did. This signifies that although their ex-partner is physically near, the emotional connection is lost.</p><p>The chorus emphasizes that the past relationship is a distant memory. The mention of black hair, laughter, and being the whole world to each other suggests a deep love that still lingers. However, the singer acknowledges that they have changed and now realize they are different from their ex-partner.</p><p>The second verse delves deeper into the singer's sense of introspection and reflection. They discuss the idea of dancing with illusions and being mentally disconnected from the present. The yearning to return to the past is evident, emphasizing the struggle to move on.</p><p>The bridge highlights the memories of sharing moments together, such as enjoying red wine on a terrace. However, the singer admits to forgetting how their ex-partner saw them and acknowledges their differences.</p><p>The final verse speaks of the singer yearning for warmth, but recognizing that the street cannot provide it. They express a desire to scream and release their emotions but feel restrained. The realization that their ex-partner does not belong exclusively to them is acknowledged, indicating a shift in perspective and acceptance. The singer concludes that they can show the world that moving on may be the better choice, even though they still remember and feel different from their past lover.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>