Paper Heart
Journey of Love: Unveiling Paper Hearts in Chessa Rich's Melody
Lyrics
I want to put myself in your space
The singer desires to immerse themselves into the emotional and physical space of the person they're addressing.
Be there so I know you well
They want to be intimately close to understand the other person better.
See what you see, move where you move
Expressing a wish to experience the world from the other person's perspective, to share their experiences and movements.
Point to where I am from where you stand
Asking for guidance or direction from the other person's viewpoint to find their own position or identity.
Point to where you're going
Wanting to know the other person's future plans or aspirations.
I read your signs and all of your letters
Observing and understanding the cues, signals, and messages sent by the other person.
Finding them all on my own
Discovering and comprehending these cues without explicit explanation or guidance.
Lines on a map you draw
Metaphorically referring to understanding the places and experiences that hold significance to the other person.
Just to show me all of the places you love
The other person creates a map (literal or metaphorical) to showcase the places they cherish or find important.
Obviously you gave me directions from where you are
The other person has provided instructions or guidance from their own perspective.
Turn by turn I feel
The singer is following these instructions step by step and starting to comprehend the other person's world.
1, 2, 3 do you know me?
A question posed to the other person, asking if they truly understand the singer or have a deep connection.
I crossed a border
The singer metaphorically crosses a boundary or barrier, perhaps entering into the other person's emotional space.
Turning your corner
The singer is navigating the other person's life or experiences, trying to get closer.
I want to take you on
Expressing a desire to engage with and understand the other person fully.
Maps write a secret passage you made us
Maps (literal or metaphorical) reveal hidden pathways or connections between the singer and the other person.
You are taking me on
The other person is leading or guiding the singer in their shared journey or experiences.
Climbing the highline
Metaphorically climbing to higher emotional or personal levels while exploring the other person's life.
Down to the garden
Transitioning to a more serene or intimate environment, potentially where the other person feels comfortable or at peace.
Finding the place where you are
Seeking the exact location or emotional state where the other person resides.
All of the while you're taking your time
The other person is taking their time, not rushing the process of revealing themselves.
You're drawing my paper heart
The other person is metaphorically sketching or creating an impression on the singer's heart.
The only kids in town
Both the singer and the other person are possibly exploring new or uncharted territories together.
Running through dark tunnels underground
Experiencing challenging or uncertain situations together, symbolized by running through dark tunnels.
Leaves shining lightning back at us
Nature or circumstances reflect moments of illumination and difficulty.
And we're ready to throw it down
Ready to confront challenges or face difficulties together.
Walking through this park
The singer and the other person are moving together through an emotional or metaphorical park, experiencing various aspects of life.
You're drawing my paper heart
Continuing the metaphor of the other person influencing or affecting the singer deeply.
Walking through this park
Repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the significance of the other person's impact.
You're drawing my paper heart
Reiteration of the other person's profound influence on the singer's emotional state.
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