Lyrics
I'm at the water's edge and I'm gearing closer
The singer is at the edge of the water, getting closer.
This is where I will be, where you can find me
Expresses the singer's determination to remain in that place where they can be found.
My shadow's kissing secrets, my heart's in agony
The singer's inner thoughts and emotions are hidden and causing them pain.
I never meant to make you cry, love come back to me
Regret over causing pain to a loved one and a plea for them to return.
Troubled boy I'll kiss you one
Addressing someone troubled, expressing a final kiss before bidding goodbye forever.
Last time and then say goodnight forever
Expresses the finality of saying goodbye, especially to a young girl.
But little girl, I'm not feeling well
The singer is unwell emotionally and physically, contrasting with the previous line's farewell.
These nights are long enough without you
The nights feel too long without the person being addressed.
Who sends letters through the mail
Rhetorical question about receiving letters through traditional mail.
Stop it, keep calling my name
A plea to stop the action and calling out the singer's name.
I'm fine left alone
The singer is claiming to be okay when left alone, possibly masking their true feelings.
Change the lies, you took the pictures of the wall
Changing the deceitful aspects and taking down reminders of past moments.
Stringing along like a beautiful love song
Comparing the situation to a beautiful but deceitful love song.
Carolina, Carolina, Carolina, Carolina
Repetition of a place or name, possibly significant or evocative for the singer.
Now that I have you, may I use you as a muse
Asking permission to use the person as inspiration and to spend time together.
And keep you up all night
Desire to keep the person engaged and awake by sharing romantic stories.
With trading stories of whispering love
Intent to share intimate tales of love and affection.
All I want, all I need
Expressing a deep desire or need.
All I want, is to be, ohh
Yearning to exist in a certain way or place.
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
Repetitive vocal sounds, potentially emphasizing longing or yearning.
Do, do, do, do, do, do, ohh
Continuation of the vocal sounds, possibly representing an emotional release.
I'm sending letters through the mail
Returning to the idea of sending letters traditionally.
Accepting cherries at the table
Accepting a symbolic offering, possibly hinting at reconciliation.
Change the locks, took the pictures of the wall
Similar to line 14, changing aspects of the past and removing reminders.
Stringing along like a beautiful love song
Reiterating the comparison of the situation to a beautiful but misleading love song.
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