Your Shirt
Embraced in Fabric: Exploring the Sentiment Behind 'Your Shirt'
Lyrics
There's a rip in the elbow of the left sleeve
There's a tear in the elbow of the left sleeve
And one button doesn't match
One button doesn't match
You sewed that one on yourself
You sewed that button on yourself, which was amusing at the time
And at the time it made me laugh
It's old, faded blue, and worn out on the collar
It's frayed on the collar it's so old and faded out blue
The shirt has a scent reminiscent of you, so distinctive that it's preserved without washing
And I'll never wash it 'cause
You left it behind without much thought
It smells so exactly like you
The irony is that the singer can't imagine life without this shirt despite its condition
When you left it I'm sure
The shirt serves as a substitute for your embrace
You didn't think twice about it
Putting on the shirt feels like being surrounded by your presence
But the irony is that I can't live without it
The fabric is comforting and feels like your touch
I wear your shirt like it's your arms around me
The singer contemplates destroying the shirt but cannot bring themselves to do so
I put it on and you just surround me
The shirt offers warmth and companionship, especially on lonely nights
It's so soft on my skin
Wearing the shirt brings a sense of your presence
Like the touch of your hands
The shirt becomes a source of comfort as well as pain, reminding the singer of your absence
So good it hurts
It's a reminder of the past and a symbol of what was lost
I should burn it I know
The singer acknowledges the temptation to destroy the shirt
Tear it up I'm this close
Feels close to tearing it apart, but the emotional attachment prevents it
But for the moment I just can't let go
The attachment to the shirt is too strong to let go at the moment
Of your shirt
The shirt symbolizes the connection and memories associated with you
It keeps me warm when I sleep
Brings solace and a sense of companionship, especially when alone
And those nights I don't
The shirt becomes a routine part of daily activities, providing comfort
It keeps me company
The shirt, though just fabric, serves as a reminder of the relationship
I've got it on in the mornings having coffee
Imagining a scenario where dwelling on the memories in the shirt could cause emotional distress
And after work when I'm watching TV
Putting on the shirt feels like being embraced by you once more
It's my comfort it's my torture and yes I realize
It's a painful reminder of the past but also a source of comfort
It's just some worn out old fabric
The singer acknowledges that it's just an old piece of fabric
But it's my consolation prize
However, it's a small comfort in the absence of the relationship
And I'd be a wreck in a New York minute
Reflecting on the emotional turmoil if dwelling too long on the memories associated with the shirt
If I think too long of how you held me in it
Recalling the intimate moments shared while you wore the shirt
I wear your shirt like it's your arms around me
The shirt symbolizes the emotional connection and memories shared with you
I put it on and you just surround me
Wearing the shirt invokes a feeling of being embraced by you once more
It's so soft on my skin
The fabric feels comforting and reminiscent of your touch
Like the touch of your hands
It's almost painful how good it feels, a bittersweet reminder
So good it hurts
The temptation to discard the shirt is acknowledged
I should burn it I know
Strongly considering destroying it, yet the emotional attachment prevails
Tear it up I'm this close
The emotional connection prevents the singer from letting go of the shirt at this moment
But for the moment I just can't let go
The shirt embodies the emotional ties and memories of the relationship
Of your shirt
The shirt continues to hold emotional significance despite its condition
Your shirt I love your shirt
Reiterating the emotional connection and affection for the shirt
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