Always Missed You More
Eternal Longing: Love's Redemption in 'Always Missed You More'
Lyrics
Well that dusty clock read 2 AM
Describing the time as 2 AM, possibly indicating a late or lonely moment.
But I can't keep calling you up again
Expressing reluctance or hesitation to repeatedly reach out to someone.
I know
Acknowledging the need for healing in the person's heart.
That your heart needs to mend
Recognizing the conflicting emotions of wanting to connect despite knowing the need for healing.
But that selfish side said come on by
Highlighting a selfish desire to be with the person despite the knowledge of their emotional state.
So you got in your car and went for a drive
Describing the person getting in their car and driving, possibly seeking solace or escape.
To a place
Referring to a place where lights don't stay on for long, suggesting a transient or fleeting moment.
Where the lights weren't on for long
Symbolizing a temporary escape or refuge from reality.
And I saw you with those sin-filled eyes
Observing the person with a critical or judgmental perspective, mentioning "sin-filled eyes."
So you grabbed my hand while I held you tight
Describing physical closeness and emotional support in holding hands tightly.
So baby come on
Inviting the person to come closer despite a history of things going wrong.
I know that everything has always gone so wrong
Acknowledging a history of things going wrong in the past.
But the time is now so lady
Emphasizing the urgency of the current moment and encouraging love.
Love me strong
Requesting strong and genuine love.
Pull me in and tell me that you've missed me so
Desiring emotional connection and affirmation of being missed.
And I'll tell you that I've always missed you more
Expressing the speaker's belief that they have missed the person more.
As we laid there still fighting 'bout our past
Narrating a moment of tension or disagreement about the past while lying together.
I close off quick and I make you mad
Describing the speaker's tendency to close off quickly, causing frustration.
I know
Acknowledging the speaker's limitation in meeting the person's needs.
That I can't be what you need
Attributing personal characteristics and behaviors to the speaker's nature.
But babe it's not my fault
Stating that the speaker's nature is not their fault.
It's how I'm made
Reflecting on past decisions and actions that contributed to difficulties.
My youthful self dug an early grave
Indicating the speaker's past mistakes and the consequences.
Filled with pride
Referring to pride and unresolved debts, suggesting emotional baggage.
And a debt I can not pay
Expressing a situation where too much has gone wrong between the two.
But we both know there's just too much wrong
Acknowledging the inherent mismatch in desires and needs between the two.
With a pair that can't fit the others wants
Inviting the person again despite the historical challenges.
So baby come on
Repeating the recognition of a history of things going wrong.
I know that everything has always gone so wrong
Reiterating the urgency of the present moment for love.
But the time is now so lady
Requesting strong love in the current situation.
Love me strong
Desiring emotional connection and affirmation of being missed.
Pull me in and tell me that you've missed me so
Expressing the speaker's belief that they have missed the person more.
And I'll tell you that I've always missed you more
Expressing frustration or confusion about the inability to find a solution.
Why can't we figure out a plan for us
Posing a question about why the two can't come up with a plan for their relationship.
It's a real good reason to call it done
Suggesting that there might be valid reasons to end the relationship.
But even after the night's gone right to hell
Reflecting on challenges and conflicts even after a night that seemed promising.
Well I said
Reiterating the plea for the person to come closer despite difficulties.
Baby come on
Repeating the recognition of a history of things going wrong.
I know that everything has always gone so wrong
Reiterating the urgency of the present moment for love.
But the time is now so lady
Requesting strong love in the current situation.
Love me strong
Desiring emotional connection and affirmation of being missed.
Pull me in and tell me that you've missed so
Expressing the speaker's belief that they have missed the person more.
And I'll tell you that I've always missed you more
Reiterating the desire for emotional connection and
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