Arkansas
Escape and Longing: Unraveling the Emotion in Damien Jurado's 'Arkansas'
Lyrics
I don't recall the last time we spoke
Expressing a lack of memory about the recent conversation.
You said it's my fault, I still don't believe you, oh Arkansas
Denying responsibility and expressing disbelief in the accusation, mentioning the location "Arkansas."
We both know this was a mistake
Acknowledging that both parties recognize the relationship was a mistake.
I'd love to come home but I need an escape, oh Arkansas
Expressing a desire to return home but needing an escape, connecting it to the place "Arkansas."
Fade out
Indicating a transition or a fading out of a situation or emotion.
This is where the credits roll our name
Referring to the conclusion of a story or relationship, where credits typically roll.
Taller than trees and brighter than starlight
Describing something or someone as towering and radiant, possibly a positive association with "Arkansas."
I never feel magic unless I'm with you, oh Arkansas
Expressing a connection between feeling magical and being with someone, specifically mentioning "Arkansas."
Tell me you mean it when you tell me you love me
Seeking reassurance about the sincerity of love, emphasizing the desire to believe in it.
I wanna believe you, I wanna believe you, oh Arkansas
Reiterating the wish to believe in love and expressing it in the context of "Arkansas."
Fade out
Indicating another transition or a fading out, similar to line 6.
This is where the credits roll our name
Repeating the idea of concluding or ending, as indicated by rolling credits.
I don't recall the last time we spoke
Repeating the lack of recall about the last conversation, echoing line 1.
You said it's my fault, I still don't believe you, oh Arkansas
Reiterating denial of responsibility and expressing disbelief, again referencing "Arkansas."
Tell you mean it when you tell me you love me
Asking for confirmation about the sincerity of love, repeating a similar sentiment from line 11.
I wanna believe you, I wanna believe you, oh Arkansas
Reiterating the desire to believe in love, particularly associated with "Arkansas."
Fade out
Another indication of a fading out or transition, similar to lines 6 and 14.
This is where the credits roll our name
Repeating the idea of concluding or ending, mirroring lines 7 and 15.
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