All they really needed was to be by themselves and sit by.

Song Meaning The song is about nostalgia. It’s because of nostalgia that he is talking to someone he was once in love with. But, it can be applied to anyone; someone you’ve had some sort of relationship with. He has a desire for a simple moment where this person takes him somewhere only they know.4/5(24).

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 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. I came across a fallen tree.

It makes me think of the world around me, and about how much the world has changed.

Feb 16, The first known demo was composed by Tim Rice-Oxley in However, as released, this song is documented as being written by Tim Rice-Oxley, Tom Chaplin, and Richard Hughes (collectively: Keane.

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 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 I came across a fallen tree.