Lyrics
Emily's in my memories
Emily is a significant presence in the speaker's memories.
I only want to love you but you've never been near me
The speaker desires to love someone, presumably Emily, but they have never been close.
I'm afraid I'll hurt you but you never really mind
The speaker fears causing harm, yet the person, possibly Emily, is unconcerned about potential hurt.
You've seen the boy that I am and you'll always be by my side
Emily understands the true nature of the speaker and remains supportive.
Let's look for the stars again
A suggestion to rediscover shared joys and aspirations, symbolized by looking at stars.
I let myself get lost in these seas
The speaker willingly loses themselves in emotional turmoil or challenges (seas).
This is why I've always cared for you
Expressing enduring care for Emily despite difficulties.
Emily, how you build up my voice
Emily is credited with empowering the speaker's voice or self-expression.
I'm sick of wasting away wishing I could feel you everyday
Frustration with the ongoing longing to feel the presence of the person, presumably Emily.
Oh, how you're so perfect in my morning shine
Complimenting Emily's perfection, especially in the morning light.
When Scarlett breaks me again you're the one that keeps me calm
Emily serves as a source of comfort when facing challenges, such as when Scarlett (another person) causes distress.
There's a lack of passionate diction
Noting a deficiency in passionate expression replaced by intense, handmade friction.
Replaced by hardcore handmade friction
Continuing the theme of emotional challenges replacing passionate expression.
This is why I've always cared for you
Reiteration of enduring care for Emily despite difficulties.
Emily's in my memories
Reaffirming Emily's place in the speaker's memories.
She will never be a friend of mine in the end
Expressing a realization that Emily will never become a close friend.
This is why I’ve always hated myself
The speaker harbors self-hatred, possibly related to their emotions or situation with Emily.
Emily, how I wish you were real
Expressing a longing for Emily to be a tangible presence.
I know that if you truly existed all these headaches would cease
The speaker believes that if Emily were real, their struggles and headaches would cease.
I pray someday I'll find you, but that will never be
A prayer or hope for a future where the speaker can find Emily, acknowledging the improbability.
Because you're all in my head, my love, my dearest Emily
Realization that Emily only exists in the speaker's imagination, describing her as "all in my head."
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