Lyrics
On this bench just us two, a minute left with you
Reflecting on a bench, the final moments shared with a loved one.
What am I gonna do
Expressing uncertainty about what to do in the impending separation.
When you are no longer near, all the leaves will disappear
Anticipating a change where everything beautiful may fade away when the person is no longer present.
To think we'd end up here
Surprised or contemplative about the unexpected turn of events leading to the current situation.
Just two kids on that sidewalk
Recalling shared moments on a sidewalk, under a tree, in the rain, and the contrast of being alone now.
Right under that tree
-In the rain on that sidewalk
-When you first smiled at me
-When I kissed you on that sidewalk
-The first time I couldn't breathe
-Soon I'm alone on that sidewalk, not how I thought it would be
-Don't look back just walk away
Advising not to dwell on the past but to move forward.
It all felt like yesterday, still wish that you could stay
Expressing the lingering feeling that the past is recent and a desire for the person to stay.
Too soon we have to say goodbye
Acknowledging the inevitability of saying goodbye and regretting the loss of time.
I hate how we lose time
Expressing frustration about the passage of time.
Swore I wouldn't cry
Swearing not to cry but hinting at the emotional difficulty.
Just two kids on that sidewalk
Repetition of the theme of shared moments on the sidewalk and the contrast of being alone.
Right under that tree
-In the rain on that sidewalk
-When you first smiled at me
-When I kissed you on that sidewalk
-The first time I couldn't breathe
-Soon I'm alone on that sidewalk, not how I thought it would be
-Just two kids on that sidewalk
Further reflection on moments, growth, falling in love, and the pain of being left behind.
Right under that tree
-In the rain on that sidewalk
-Where we grew happily
-I fell for you on that sidewalk, and baby I can't breathe
-Now I'm alone on the sidewalk
-Because you left without me
-Just a few seconds left in heaven
Expressing the fleeting nature of happiness and the desire to have more time together.
Just a few moments left with you
-Just a few seconds left in heaven
-I wish I could have left with you
Expressing a wish to have departed together with the loved one.
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