What Am I Doin' Here
Lost in Memories: Barry Manilow's Emotional Reflections on Love and Loss
Lyrics
What am I doin' here
Feeling confused and questioning one's purpose or presence in a certain situation.
Alone in this lonely house
Expressing solitude in a residence that was once shared with a significant other.
This house that we dreamed about
Referring to a dwelling that was the subject of shared dreams and aspirations with the departed partner.
This house we shared till you walked out
Highlighting the painful memory of the partner leaving and ending the shared life in the mentioned house.
What am I doin' here
Raising the question again about the purpose of being in the same location after the partner's departure.
This place ain't no good for me
Expressing discomfort and negativity associated with the current place due to the memories it holds.
It just brings back memories
Indicating that the place triggers memories, possibly painful ones.
And the last things I need is memories
Stating the undesirability of memories, suggesting a desire to move on.
I should be movin' on
Recognizing the need to progress and move forward in life.
Wath am I doin' here
Repeating the question, emphasizing the internal struggle of being in a place tied to memories.
Now that you've really gone
Acknowledging the partner's departure as a reality and facing the challenge of accepting it.
Why can't I dry these tears
Expressing difficulty in overcoming the emotional pain, as indicated by the inability to stop crying.
But oh, the years we had
Reflecting on the positive moments and experiences shared with the departed partner over the years.
Here is this house that we both loved so madly
Describing the house as a symbol of passionate love shared between the two.
I've never been like this
Admitting a departure from one's usual emotional state, possibly characterized by living in the past.
Just livin' in yesterdays
Rejecting the idea of dwelling solely in past experiences and memories.
But there's so much I miss
Expressing a sense of loss for things that are missed and can't be recovered.
And so much that I still can't face
Acknowledging difficulties in confronting certain aspects of the past.
If there's a chance for me
Expressing uncertainty about the possibility of a positive change or new beginning.
I just can't see it now
Admitting a lack of clarity and vision regarding potential opportunities for moving forward.
All I see is what can't be
Highlighting a focus on the impossibilities rather than the potential possibilities.
And all I see is no way out
Expressing a feeling of being trapped with no apparent solution or escape.
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