Dimming of the Day
Embracing Love in the Dimming Light: Albert Lee's Poetic Journey
Lyrics
This old house is falling down around my ears
This old house is metaphorically decaying, and the speaker feels a sense of deterioration in their surroundings.
I'm drowning in a river of my tears
The speaker is overwhelmed by emotions, feeling as if they are immersed in a river of tears, suggesting deep emotional distress.
When all my will is gone you hold me sway
In times of weakness or despair, the speaker finds comfort and support from someone who can influence them emotionally.
I need you at the dimming of the day
The speaker expresses a need for the presence of someone special during difficult times, especially as the day comes to an end.
You pulled me like the moon
A simile is used to describe how the person attracts the speaker, akin to the gravitational pull of the moon on the tide.
pulls on the tide
Continuation of the moon metaphor, emphasizing the irresistible nature of the person's influence and understanding.
You know just where I keep my better side
The person knows and appreciates the speaker's better qualities, suggesting a deep connection and understanding.
What days have come to keep us far apart
Challenges or obstacles have arisen, keeping the speaker and the person apart.
A broken promise or a broken heart
The separation is due to either a broken promise or a broken heart, indicating a breach in trust or emotional pain.
Now all the bonny birds have wheeled away
A metaphor for the departure of joy or happiness, possibly signifying the departure of positive elements from the speaker's life.
I need you at the dimming of the day
Reiteration of the need for the person's presence during challenging times, specifically at the end of the day.
Come the night you're only what I want
The person becomes the sole desire of the speaker during the night, highlighting their importance and emotional significance.
Come the night you could be my confidant
The person could be a trusted confidant, someone the speaker can confide in during moments of vulnerability.
I see you ON the street and in company
The speaker observes the person in various situations, including public spaces ("ON the street" and "in company").
Why don't you come and ease your mind with me
An invitation for the person to share their worries or thoughts, suggesting a willingness to provide support.
I'm living for the night we steal away
The speaker anticipates a future night when they can be together, emphasizing the significance of that moment.
And, I need you at the dimming of the day
Reiteration of the need for the person's presence specifically at the end of the day, reinforcing the emotional dependency.
Yes, I need you at the dimming of the day...
A final affirmation of the speaker's emotional need for the person during the dimming of the day.
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