Lyrics
Summers come and summers go
Summers represent the passage of time, and the speaker acknowledges the transient nature of seasons.
But I still need the rain
The speaker finds solace or meaning in difficult times, symbolized by the metaphorical "rain."
All your vines will overgrow
A reference to challenges and difficulties that may overwhelm, using the imagery of vines overgrowing.
And winds will blow insane
The unpredictable and tumultuous nature of life is depicted through the imagery of winds blowing insanely.
But I'm not goin' to move
The speaker expresses resilience, deciding not to be moved or swayed by life's challenges.
And I won't make you cry
Commitment to not causing emotional pain, promising not to make the person cry.
You can shelter in my home
Offering support and refuge, inviting the person to find comfort in the speaker's home.
And I won't ask you why
The speaker pledges not to inquire about the reasons behind the person seeking shelter.
Friends will come and friends will go
Highlighting the transient nature of friendships, acknowledging that people come and go.
But you stay on my train
Despite the changing nature of relationships, the person addressed remains a constant in the speaker's life, symbolized by staying on the train.
All your wines will overflow
Similar to line 3, expressing that the person's positive qualities will overflow despite challenges.
As winds will blow insane
Reiteration of the unpredictable and chaotic aspects of life through the metaphor of winds blowing insanely.
But I'm not goin' to move
Reaffirmation of the speaker's determination not to be swayed or changed by external circumstances.
And I won't make you cry
Promise of emotional stability and support, vowing not to cause the person any distress.
You can shelter in my home
Repetition of the invitation to find refuge in the speaker's home, emphasizing the availability of support.
And I won't ask you why
Continuation of the commitment not to inquire about the reasons behind seeking shelter.
You can shelter in my home
Reiteration of the offer to find comfort and protection in the speaker's home.
And I won't ask you why
Final reassurance that the speaker won't seek explanations for the person's need for shelter, emphasizing unconditional support.
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