Paying Attention
Unveiling Love's Echoes: Ashley Monroe's 'Paying Attention'
Lyrics
I'm paying attention so give me a sign
I am actively observing, looking for a signal or indication from you.
You're all that I'm seeing, now that you are not mine
You are the primary focus of my attention, especially now that we are no longer together.
I'm paying attention to you
I am attentively observing you.
Oh now, I'm paying attention to you
Reiteration of the speaker's focus and attention on the other person.
It's snowing in April, yeah the winters are long
A metaphorical description of a cold and lonely emotional state, using the image of snow in April.
I remembered your birthday, now that you're gone
Despite the separation, the speaker still remembers and acknowledges significant events, like the other person's birthday.
I'm paying attention to you
Continued focus and attention on the other person.
Oh now, I'm paying attention to you
Reiteration of the speaker's attentiveness to the other person's presence or absence.
He's standing beside me, he's holding my hand
Description of a new person in the speaker's life, but there is a lack of understanding or connection.
I see his lips moving but I don't understand
The speaker is physically close to the new person but emotionally distant, unable to comprehend their words.
'Cause I'm paying attention to you
Despite the new presence, the speaker's attention remains on the absent person.
Oh now, I'm paying attention to you
Reiteration of the speaker's continued focus on the absent person despite the new circumstances.
You promised I'd miss you when you walked away
A recollection of a promise made by the absent person, suggesting a possible regretful separation.
You were right when you told me I'd be sorry someday
Acknowledgment that the absent person was correct about the speaker feeling sorry for the separation.
Well, I'm paying attention to you
The speaker is actively observing and taking note of the words and actions of the absent person.
Oh now, I'm paying attention to you
Reiteration of the speaker's continued attention and focus on the absent person.
I'm paying attention so give me a sign
Repetition of the opening line, emphasizing the speaker's ongoing attentiveness and the desire for a sign.
You're all that I'm seeing, now that you're not mine
Similar to line 2, underlining that the absent person is still the central figure in the speaker's thoughts.
I'm paying attention to you
Reiteration of the speaker's ongoing attention and focus on the absent person.
Oh now, I'm paying attention to you
Final reiteration of the speaker's continued attentiveness to the absent person.
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