Lyrics
You tied the rope around your heart
You've emotionally tied yourself up.
But you can't help that it still falls apart
Despite your efforts, your heart is still breaking.
But you're content to play the part
You're accepting a role, possibly in a difficult situation.
You're hoping for the ending from the start
You anticipate a problematic outcome right from the beginning.
I don't want you to leave
Expressing a desire for the person not to leave.
But I can understand
Recognizing the understanding of their situation.
That heaven seems so far
Heaven, a positive state, feels distant.
And hell is close at hand
Contrastingly, a difficult situation (hell) is nearby.
But you don't have to leave
Encouraging them to stay and not search elsewhere.
To find a greener land
Suggesting there's potential for better things where they are.
So sit awhile with me
Inviting them to spend time together.
Until you find the strength to stand
Supporting them until they regain strength.
I saw when you poured out your pain
Witnessing their emotional release and attempt to hide pain.
And washed your hands to hide the crimson stain
Symbolic cleansing with a metaphorical crimson stain.
And I held you in the pouring rain
Being there for someone in a challenging moment.
When you thought you would never find your strength
Supporting them when they feel weak and powerless.
I don't want you to leave
Reiterating the desire for them not to leave.
But I can understand
Understanding the difficulty of their situation.
That heaven seems so far
Emphasizing the perceived distance from a positive state.
And hell is close at hand
Highlighting the proximity of a challenging situation.
But you don't have to leave
Encouraging them to stay rather than seeking elsewhere.
To find a greener land
Suggesting that better opportunities may be found in the current situation.
So sit awhile with me
Continuing the invitation to spend time together.
Until you find the strength to stand
Reiterating support until they regain strength.
I know your heart can barely beat
Acknowledging the challenges they're facing emotionally.
Your weary eyes too weak to see
Noticing their physical and emotional exhaustion.
Your lungs can't find the air to breathe
Highlighting the difficulty in finding relief.
But leaving here won't fix a thing
Emphasizing that leaving won't solve their problems.
So cling on to the side of me
Encouraging them to hold on and find comfort.
Find your rest beneath my wing
Offering a place of refuge and support.
Lean into the mystery
Suggesting that life's mysteries make it worthwhile to stay.
That makes it worth it not to leave
Emphasizing the value of not leaving.
I don't want you to leave
Repeating the desire for them not to leave.
But I can understand
Understanding the complexities of their situation.
That heaven seems so far
Reiterating the perceived distance from a positive state.
And hell is close at hand
Highlighting the closeness of a challenging situation.
But you don't have to leave
Encouraging them to stay rather than seeking elsewhere.
To find a greener land
Suggesting that better opportunities may be found in the current situation.
So sit awhile with me
Continuing the invitation to spend time together.
Until you find the strength to stand
Reiterating support until they regain strength.
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