Rip City
Rip City Reunion: A Journey of Love and Longing
Lyrics
It’s been running my mind since I can’t get inside with you
The thoughts about being unable to physically connect with the person have been persistently troubling the singer.
No perception of time when I’m thousands of miles from you
The absence of physical proximity makes time feel elongated and uncertain for the singer.
No sense in being apart from each other
The separation between them doesn't seem reasonable or justified.
I’ll get to you one way or another
The singer is determined to reach the other person regardless of the circumstances.
But this time I’m running over
Expresses a heightened determination compared to previous attempts.
This time I’m raving over you
Emphasizes the intensity of feelings towards the person.
Rip city ripped you right from my hands
Refers to a situation or place ("Rip City") that took the person away abruptly or forcefully.
So much for our careful thought plans
Highlights the failure of carefully made plans due to unforeseen circumstances.
But when I get you back imma press your lips to rest on mine (Yeah)
The singer looks forward to reuniting passionately, specifically wanting to kiss the person.
And well be getting it in
Implies an intimate connection upon reunion.
No more late-night texts to see if I’m on your mind
Expresses a desire for no more uncertainty about the person's thoughts or feelings.
And when its all said and done (Oh, yeah)
Reflects on a future moment when everything will be resolved.
And were safe and sound (Want you to leave that town)
Desires the person to leave their current location for a sense of safety and completion.
And when were joined again as one
Anticipates a future reunion with the person.
Put your legs around me
Implies physical closeness and intimacy upon reunion.
I’m rushing, though I’m staying still
Suggests inner restlessness despite external calmness.
I guess we’re on a level playing field
Sense of equality or balance in their situation.
Less time for us to cherish
Reflects on the limited time they have to cherish each other.
And it’s heartbreaking to measure
Expresses the emotional pain of measuring or quantifying their time apart.
So let’s give it a rest for now
Suggests taking a break or pause in the relationship for the time being.
But when I get you back imma press your lips to rest on mine (Yeah)
Reiterates the desire for a passionate reunion and physical closeness.
And well be getting it in
Reaffirms the anticipation of intimacy upon reunion.
No more late-night texts to see if I’m on your on my mind
Desire for no more uncertainty about being on each other's minds.
And when its all said and done (Oh, yeah)
Reflects on a future moment when everything will be resolved.
And were safe and sound (Want you to leave that town)
Desires the person to leave their current location for a sense of safety and completion.
And when were joined again as one
Anticipates a future reunion with the person.
Put your legs around me
Implies physical closeness and intimacy upon reunion.
It’s a simple test of patience
Highlights the necessity for patience in their situation.
Take this time to get to a better place
Encourages using this time apart for personal growth or improvement.
A better space in your mind
Encourages finding a better mental state during the separation.
I know its hectic, unprecedented
Acknowledges the chaos and unpredictability of their circumstances.
But we’ll make it worth it
Belief that the struggle will ultimately be worthwhile.
And when its all said and done (Oh, yeah)
Reflects on a future moment when everything will be resolved.
And were safe and sound (Want you to leave that town)
Desires the person to leave their current location for a sense of safety and completion.
And when were joined again as one
Anticipates a future reunion with the person.
Put your legs around me
Implies physical closeness and intimacy upon reunion.
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