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I kept the bottle we drank from together
The speaker kept a memento from a shared experience with someone.
I don't know, is that insane?
Expressing uncertainty about the perception of their actions.
It's just every once in a while you
Occasionally, it's necessary to remind oneself.
Got to remind yourself
Life's challenges can feel isolating.
That it's you against the rain
Metaphorically, facing difficulties alone.
And I'm not sure yet who will win
Uncertain who will overcome the hardships.
If there's a heaven and if there's a hell
Contemplating the afterlife.
I'm sure that we'll wind up there together
Expectation of being together in both heaven and hell.
And dine there as well
Imagining sharing experiences even in the afterlife.
In the eyes of the other
Viewing things from each other's perspective.
Breaking bread over anecdotes
Sharing stories and experiences.
Of what I don't know
Uncertainty about the content of shared anecdotes.
But something funny I'm sure
Expectation of shared laughter or humor.
And bird, if I held you too tight
If the speaker held onto the bird too tightly.
Bird, if you were warm through the night
Concern about stifling the bird's warmth or freedom.
I will let go
Willingness to let go.
As wide as the storm that does brew
Releasing the bird as wide as the brewing storm.
I will let go of you
Deciding to let go of the bird.
I will let go of you
Reiteration of the decision to release the bird.
Some days are harder than other days
Some days are more challenging emotionally.
As I wait like strings to be plucked
Waiting and feeling tense or anxious.
To the tune of a song you sang to me one day
Referencing a song shared between the speaker and another person.
Rikki-tikki-tavi
A reference to the song "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi."
And bird, if your wings have gone clipped
If the bird's freedom has been restricted.
As I pressed myself to your lips
Intimate connection and possible constraint.
I'll release you
Willingness to release the bird.
With what is left of your wings
Letting the bird go with whatever freedom remains.
I will leave you to sing
Allowing the bird to sing, metaphorically symbolizing freedom.
I will leave you to sing
Reiteration of letting the bird express itself.
And bird, if love went awry
If the speaker's love took the wrong turn.
Each time I looked too deep in your eyes
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions, choosing to look away.
I'll look away so that you can fly away
Giving space for the bird to fly away.
I'll even lead you astray
Willingness to guide the bird away from potential harm.
I will lead you astray
Reiteration of guiding the bird away.
I will lead you astray
-I will lead you (astray)
Continued willingness to guide the bird away from harm.
(Lead you astray)
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(Lead you astray)
-(Lead you astray)
-(Lead you astray)
-(Lead you astray)
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