Elisabeth
Haunted Melodies: A Tale of Longing and Lost Love
Lyrics
She was sittin' there
Reflecting on a past moment where she was sitting on the back porch swing.
On my rotten back porch swing
Describing the porch swing as deteriorated or unpleasant.
Arms wrapped 'round an old six-string
She held an old six-string guitar, possibly a gift from the speaker.
I bought for her
The speaker bought the guitar for her.
And I began to sing along
The speaker joined in singing a song carried by the November wind.
To a song of November wind
Reference to a specific song related to November.
And my love coming back again
Expressing a hope for love to return.
Elisabeth
Using her name "Elisabeth" as a central theme in the song.
And I've been trying
Describing the speaker's efforts and struggles in relationships.
I've been fighting for so long
Acknowledging a long and challenging journey.
And I'd hoped that I was wrong
The speaker hoped to be wrong about something.
Elisabeth
Repeating the name "Elisabeth" with emotional significance.
But you didn't need me
Expressing a feeling of being unnecessary or not needed.
To wipe that sweat up from off your brow
Describing a commitment to supporting her, wiping away her struggles.
Lord knows to you I'd vow
Expressing a solemn vow to support Elisabeth.
Elisabeth
Reiterating the name "Elisabeth" with affection.
Oh darling, darling
Addressing Elisabeth with endearment.
Can we just play pretend
Proposing a wish to pretend, possibly avoiding painful realities.
As if nothing, nothing
Highlighting the emotional struggle and pain.
Is killing me again
Expressing the intensity of emotional distress.
Have I ever been in love
Pondering the authenticity of past experiences of love.
Or just haunted by your touch
Questioning whether the speaker is haunted by memories of touch.
Oh my darling, darling, Elisabeth
Repeating the name "Elisabeth" with affection.
If I could make it out
Contemplating a way out of a life without Elisabeth.
Of a life where I lose you
Reflecting on the potential loss of Elisabeth.
Were we ever really true
Questioning the authenticity of their past connection.
My Elisabeth
Reiterating the name "Elisabeth" with emotion.
If I find someone, someday
Contemplating the possibility of finding love with someone else.
Will it ever feel the way
Questioning whether a new love can compare to the past.
The love and the heartbreak
Reflecting on the mix of love and heartbreak experienced with Elisabeth.
Elisabeth
Repeating the name "Elisabeth" with emotion.
Oh darling, darling
Addressing Elisabeth with endearment.
Can we just play pretend
Repeating the desire to pretend, seeking solace in fantasy.
As if nothing, nothing
Emphasizing the impact of pain and hardship.
Is killing me again
Reiterating the emotional toll of the situation.
Have I ever been in love
Reflecting on past experiences of love or haunted memories.
Or just haunted by your touch
Pondering the influence of Elisabeth's touch.
Oh my darling, darling, Elisabeth
Repeating the name "Elisabeth" with emotion.
Now I'm sittin' here
Returning to the present moment on the back porch swing.
On my rotten back porch swing
Repeating the condition of the porch swing and the six-string guitar.
Arms wrapped 'round the old six-string
Recalling the memory of Elisabeth playing the guitar.
She used to play
Reflecting on a past connection with Elisabeth through music.
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