Lyrics
It's been such a long, long time
Reflecting on the passage of a considerable amount of time.
Since we loved each other and our hearts were true
Recalling a time when both individuals loved sincerely.
One time, for one brief day, I was the man for you
Remembering a fleeting moment when the speaker was significant to the listener.
Last night I heard you talkin' in your sleep
Overhearing the listener talking during sleep, revealing secrets or hidden thoughts.
Saying things you shouldn't say, oh baby
Expressing concern about the listener's divulgence of sensitive information.
You just might have to go to jail someday
Suggesting that the listener's revealed secrets might lead to trouble in the future.
Is there a place we can go,
Seeking a safe place or someone reliable to turn to.
Is there anybody we can see? Maybe
Questioning if there's anyone trustworthy to seek help or advice from.
It's the same for you as it is for me
Implying a shared experience or situation between the speaker and the listener.
I ain't seen my family in twenty years
Admitting a prolonged separation from the speaker's family.
That ain't easy to understand, they may be dead by now
Expressing difficulty comprehending the family's current status due to the absence of contact.
I lost track of 'em after they lost their land
Indicating a loss of connection following a significant event.
Shake it up baby, twist and shout
Referencing a desire to change the situation or mood with energetic actions.
You know what it's all about
Encouraging familiarity with a particular situation or circumstance.
What are you doing out there in the sun anyway?
Questioning the listener's purpose or actions in an environment deemed potentially harmful.
Don't you know, the sun can burn your brains right out
Warning against the dangers of prolonged exposure to the sun.
My enemy crashed into the dust
Describing the downfall or defeat of an adversary.
Stopped dead in his tracks and he lost his lust
Noting the sudden halt and loss of desire or passion in the adversary.
He was run down hard and he broke apart
Detailing the adversary's complete breakdown and subsequent demise.
He died in shame, he had an iron heart
Stating the adversary's disgraceful end due to a hardened nature.
I wear dark glasses to cover my eyes
Using dark glasses as a metaphor to hide true emotions or intentions.
There are secrets in 'em that I can't disguise
Hinting at concealed truths or emotions behind the speaker's façade.
Come back baby
Inviting the listener to return, acknowledging a potential mistake.
If I hurt your feelings, I apologize
Apologizing for any unintentional hurt caused.
Two trains running side by side, forty miles wide
Describing two significant events or entities progressing together.
Down the eastern line
Referring to a specific geographical direction (eastern line).
You don't have to go, I just came to you because you're a friend of mine
Reassuring the listener of friendly intentions behind the speaker's visit.
I think that when my back was turned,
Suspecting a catastrophe occurring unnoticed while the speaker's attention was elsewhere.
The whole world behind me burned
Expressing a realization of significant destruction or loss.
It's been a while,
Acknowledging the passage of time since a significant event.
Since we walked down that long, long aisle
Recalling a past shared experience of walking down the aisle.
We cried on a cold and frosty morn,
Remembering a poignant moment of shared sorrow in the past.
We cried because our souls were torn
Highlighting the depth of emotional pain experienced by both individuals.
So much for tears
Suggesting the futility of shedding tears or expressing emotions.
So much for these long and wasted years
Summarizing the lamentation for a significant duration of wasted time.
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