Handsome Ghost
Love's Resurgence: Embracing the Handsome Ghost of the Past
Lyrics
The ink has faded on the pages
The writings or messages in the past have become unclear or less prominent.
Of the secret letters my heart sent to you
Refers to heartfelt, private messages or expressions sent to the person being addressed.
Now here you are some years later
The person being addressed is now present after some time has passed.
And my heart's pen is writing once again
The speaker's emotions are rekindled and they are expressing themselves once more.
'Cause there you stand, a handsome ghost
The person being addressed is described as a vivid memory or a significant figure from the past.
From years ago, the one that I loved most
Reiterating the significance and impact of the addressed person from the past.
Hold me close, babe, we're on the run
Expressing a desire to be close and intimate while escaping from something.
'Cause our love is getting it's day in the sun
Highlighting that their love is finally getting recognition or attention.
I never would have imagined that you'd come back around
Expressing surprise or disbelief at the return of the addressed person.
Our forbidden love had been buried in the ground
Referring to a past relationship that was forbidden or hidden.
But now you say your heart still feels the same
Indicates that the addressed person claims their feelings haven't changed.
Well honey how 'bout now, we go paint the town
Proposing to create new memories or experiences together.
'Cause there you stand, the most handsomest man
Emphasizing the physical appearance and presence of the person being addressed.
Well now how this happened, I can't understand
Expressing surprise or disbelief at the return of the addressed person in such a manner.
Take my hand, darlin' let's run away
Inviting the addressed person to escape or elope together.
Let's not think about what's standing in the way
Suggesting to ignore obstacles or difficulties in their way.
Babe it's you, it's always been you
Affirmation of the addressed person's importance and centrality in the speaker's life.
That's what you said, but honey I feel it too
Acknowledgment of the feelings reciprocated by the addressed person.
Kiss me now, darlin' let's run
Encouraging an action of being together, despite obstacles.
'Cause our love is getting its day in the sun
Similar to line 9, emphasizing the acknowledgment or visibility of their love.
And honey our story now has only just begun
Implies that their love story is just starting, indicating optimism for the future.
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