Ivy
Yearning Echoes: Cool Waters' Ivy Unraveled
Lyrics
She will tear me apart
Expresses a fear or concern that the subject (possibly a lover) will emotionally harm the speaker.
'Til I can hold her in my arms
Desires physical closeness with the subject, suggesting a longing for intimacy.
Please forgive me, it's hard
The speaker seeks forgiveness, acknowledging the difficulty in the situation.
I've tried to forget her, but she won't leave my mind
Despite efforts to move on, memories of the subject persist, indicating emotional attachment.
And I know she lies
The subject is suspected of dishonesty, creating doubt and insecurity.
All alone at night
Implies that the subject may be experiencing loneliness during nighttime.
Is it better to hide
Raises the question of whether hiding emotions is a better coping mechanism.
And push the feeling aside?
Contemplates the idea of suppressing emotions rather than confronting them.
Should I kiss her goodbye?
Weighs the option of saying goodbye to the subject through a kiss, implying a complex emotional decision.
I'd rather lay back and stay here for awhile
Expresses a preference for staying in a current state of emotional comfort.
And I'd go so far
Highlights the speaker's willingness to go to great lengths to win the affection of the subject.
To attain her heart
Reiterates the speaker's desire to capture the subject's heart, emphasizing the depth of their feelings.
So Ivy
Addresses the subject, presumably named Ivy, drawing attention to her.
Come and listen
Invites Ivy to listen, creating a connection through shared experiences or emotions.
To the music
Encourages Ivy to connect through the metaphor of music and heartbeat.
Of my heartbeat
Symbolizes the emotional rhythm and intensity of the speaker's feelings for Ivy.
And I know
Acknowledges Ivy's elevated status but emphasizes the shared experience of heartbeats.
You're above me
Recognizes Ivy's position above the speaker, possibly metaphorical for superiority or unattainability.
But I hear yours
Despite the perceived distance, the speaker claims to hear Ivy's heartbeat, suggesting a spiritual or emotional connection.
Beating lightly
Emphasizes the lightness of Ivy's heartbeat, possibly contrasting with the speaker's heavier emotions.
(Ivy, Ivy, Ivy, Ivy)
Repeats Ivy's name as a musical refrain, possibly underscoring the enduring nature of the emotions expressed.
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