This Letter
Secret Confessions: Longing, Reflection, and Life's Imperfections
Lyrics
Now I know this letter is right out of the blue
Expressing awareness that the letter is unexpected.
All I ever wanted was to talk to you
Desiring a conversation as the primary intention.
In a cafe, in a moving rented car
Setting the scene in various locations for meaningful communication.
Heading to the nearest place that felt like far
Heading towards a distant place for a sense of escape or reflection.
"Honey," can I call you that in secret print?
Using endearing terms, asking for intimacy discreetly.
Words will never hurt you if the motive's clear
Emphasizing that clear motives behind words prevent harm.
All I want for you is joy and peaceful love
Expressing a sincere desire for the recipient's happiness and love.
Who you get it from is not my main concern
Indicating that the source of joy and love is not a concern.
It's like a fountain every time I think of you
Comparing thoughts of the person to a refreshing fountain.
Turning on the prose that would encircle you
Initiating creative expression to capture the essence of the person.
Though I messed it up, I figured that I might
Acknowledging mistakes but hoping for understanding in another life.
See you true and clearly in another life
Yearning to see the person's true self in a different context.
As the rain falls slowly on this sliding roof
Using rain as a metaphor to confess and be transparent.
I'm inclined to tell you all about the truth
Feeling inclined to share the truth after a prolonged period of uncertainty.
Years of wondering what you were thinking of
Reflecting on years of pondering the thoughts of the person.
I've given into endless days of being a sloth
Admitting to succumbing to lethargy and inactivity.
If I could have the energy to chase the day
Expressing a desire for the energy to confront challenges but fearing negative consequences.
I would end up chasing all the good away
Anticipating that too much pursuit might ruin positive aspects.
Boundless youth is wasted on the fallen kid
Commenting on the wastefulness of boundless youth on those who have fallen astray.
Down a tunnel of mistakes they always fled
Referring to a history of mistakes that the person has escaped.
Who is there to pick up on the bloody mess?
Raising questions about who will address the consequences of these mistakes.
Who is there to mop their heads with tenderness?
Pondering who will provide comfort and care in difficult situations.
No one human, nobody is good enough
Asserting that no one is perfect enough to fully understand and embrace human struggles.
To envelope the human heart when life is rough
Describing the challenge of finding solace in tough times.
How can this be done? How can I make it through?
Expressing a sense of confusion and seeking guidance.
Teenage dreams do never what they're meant to do
Reflecting on the unpredictability and deviations of teenage dreams.
Knock a door and listen to the wisdom speak
Encouraging listening to wisdom and abandoning harmful behaviors.
Leave your knife, your razor, and your make believe
Urging the abandonment of self-destructive tendencies.
Though the world is fucked according to the news
Commenting on the bleak portrayal of the world in the news.
As we get you out of what you have to do
Pledging to help the person escape from their obligations.
Though the world is fucked and swinging to the right
Acknowledging the challenging state of the world but emphasizing personal responsibilities.
Doesn't get you out of what you have to do tonight
Reiterating the importance of fulfilling one's duties despite the world's challenges.
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