Make Sure You've Got It All
Leaving Behind the Echoes of Us
Lyrics
I'm watching you go from room to room
I'm observing you moving from one room to another
With all your boxes and your broom
You're packing your belongings and cleaning with your boxes and broom
Packing up, sweeping out and taking down
Packing up, cleaning, and removing things from the walls
From off the wall
Referring to items on the wall
Everything that's part of us
Everything that symbolizes our relationship
Tear my whole world down if you must
If needed, destroy my entire world
Don't even leave one little speck of dust
Leave no trace behind, ensure everything is gone
Make sure you've got it all
Emphasizing the importance of taking everything
Take my heart, take my soul,
Take my emotions and essence
Take it all with you when you go
Take everything along when you leave
Just leave the floor here
Leave the floor for support when I'm vulnerable
To catch me when I fall
Metaphorically, the floor is a safety net for emotional falls
You stole my pride and dignity
You took away my self-respect and honor
You took it all away from me
Emphasizing the depth of what was taken away
Take one last look around, girl
Take a final look at our shared space
Before you leave
Before departing, ensure nothing is left
And make sure you've got it all
Reiterating the importance of taking everything
Don't even leave one photograph
Not even a single photograph should remain
The memory of one smile or laugh
Ensure no memories are left behind
Check the closet up in the attic
Check every corner of the house for lingering memories
And down the hall
Explore different parts of the house for any overlooked items
Take your time, take your rings,
Take your time and take personal symbols of commitment
Take the sandbox and the swings
Even sentimental objects like a sandbox and swings
Without a family, oh they're just things
Without a family, they are just material possessions
Make sure you've got it all
Reiterating the importance of taking everything
Take my heart, take my soul
Repeating the request to take emotions and essence
Take one last look around, girl
Take a final look at the shared space before departure
Before you leave
Reiterating the need to ensure nothing is left behind
And make sure you've got it all
Emphasizing the completeness of taking everything
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