Stairwell Song
Rainy Reverie: Nostalgia and Lost Love in the Stairwell Song
Lyrics
Underneath an awning
Seeking shelter from the rain
Concentrating on the rain
Focused on the falling raindrops
Hearing laughter in the stairwell
Hearing laughter echoing in the stairwell
It reverberates
The laughter has a lasting impact
They're talking about the weekend
Conversation about upcoming weekend plans
All the plans that they have made
Discussing and organizing their future activities
Said it's just nice to have something
Expressing the joy of having something to look forward to
To anticipate
The positive feeling of anticipation
We were dressed alike
Wearing similar outfits
Though you were one of a kind
Unique individuality despite external similarities
For an enigmatic guy
Mysterious and intriguing personality
You seemed relatable
Despite mystery, relatable to others
You were smart
Intelligence combined with emotional naivety
But so foolish with your heart
Emotionally vulnerable despite intellect
Eyed the exit from the start
Noticing the potential for an exit from the relationship
In the end, couldn't tell what you pretended
Difficulty discerning genuine feelings
Always wild
Always untamed and unpredictable
With your sly renegade smile
Charming smile and unconventional style
Perfectly disheveled style
Disheveled appearance as a form of art
What a waste
Regret for not fully appreciating the person
I regret it to this day
Persistent remorse for past actions
When I'm trapped inside my bedroom
Feeling trapped and contemplating drastic measures
Planning out my last resort
Planning a final solution in isolation
I have a great imagination
A vivid and creative imagination
So I just teleport
Escaping reality through mental teleportation
And I'm back with you in Benson
Revisiting a specific location in memories
Sitting on that rotting porch
Recalling moments spent on a decaying porch
Where we only drank the good stuff
Sharing only the best available experiences
That we could afford
Choosing quality over quantity in consumption
Could be so damn mean
Capable of being harsh, yet sweetness prevails
But you were always sweet to me
Recollection of being genuinely cared for
You swept me off my feet
Being lifted off the ground in happiness
And we went flying
Experiencing the highs and joys of the relationship
Tried your best to hide
Efforts to conceal inner sadness
All the sadness in your eyes
Noticing hidden sorrow in the partner
But I caught you every time
Perceiving the partner's true emotions consistently
That, that was possible
Acknowledging the possibility of understanding
You were kind
Kind, thoughtful, and pondering existence
Existential and refined
Having a refined and philosophical mindset
Always something on your mind
Constant contemplation and deep thinking
Even then
Despite complexities, love remains unquestioned
Our love was not in question
Stability in love despite inner complexities
Nothing changed
No fundamental change despite time passing
You just packed your things one day
Unexpected departure without explanation
Didn't bother to explain
Choosing silence over clarification
What happened
Unexplained ending, reminiscent of cinema
You like cinematic endings
Comparing the situation to dramatic movie conclusions
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