Lost Time
Reclaiming Moments: Derek Skelton's Lost Time Tale
Lyrics
I'm laying here counting down the minutes
I am lying here and anxiously counting down the minutes.
Hating how this bed feels cuz you ain't in it
I dislike the feeling of this bed because you are not in it with me.
Watching the fan on the ceiling keep spinning
Observing the fan on the ceiling, continuously spinning.
Going around and around and around like the images in
Mentally, things are swirling around in my mind like images.
My head, baby, we were twisted, tangled up together
We were intimately connected, twisted and tangled up together, and I miss that feeling when I am away.
Girl, you know I miss it when I'm gone too long
Expressing the yearning for the intimacy shared when absent for an extended period.
So
No specific meaning, transition to the next part.
I'm on my way, running every red light
Heading towards the destination, disregarding traffic signals.
Back roads, highways, burning up the miles
Travelling through various routes, covering a significant distance.
I'm lead foot heavy, Girl, get ready
Driving with determination, implying urgency.
Cuz when I get there I swear
Anticipating a passionate reunion upon arrival.
Baby, yeah, you and I
Assurance that the time together will be special.
Gonn'be making up for lost time
Planning to make up for the time lost during the separation.
I'm 26 miles from a mem'ry
Distance from a memorable moment, possibly a metaphorical reference.
Yeah, the one we made last time you were with me
Recalling a past moment shared with the person.
You said life's too short and then you kissed me
Reflecting on a previous conversation about the brevity of life, followed by intimate moments.
Over and over and over again and, girl, I
Repetition of intimate moments, emphasizing their significance.
Don't wanna waste another second
Expressing a desire not to waste any more time.
Turn the lights down, drop the needle on a record
Setting the mood, preparing for a reunion.
I won't be long
No specific meaning, transition to the next part.
No, I
Short declaration, possibly related to the upcoming reunion.
I'm on my way, running every red light
Reiteration of the urgency to reach the destination.
Back roads, highways, burning up the miles
Reiterating the diverse paths taken to reach the destination.
I'm lead foot heavy, Girl, get ready
Repetition of the determination and anticipation of the reunion.
Cuz when I get there I swear
Reassurance that upon arrival, special moments will be shared.
Baby, yeah, you and I
Confidently stating the intention to make up for lost time.
Gonn'be making up for lost time, gonn'be making up for lost time
Repetition of the commitment to compensate for time spent apart.
I'm on my way, running every red light
Reiteration of the urgency to reach the destination, possibly emphasizing determination.
Back roads, highways
Reiteration of the various routes taken to reach the destination.
I'm on my way, running every red light
Reiteration of the urgency to reach the destination, emphasizing determination and anticipation.
Back roads, highways, burning up the miles
Reiteration of traveling through different routes to cover a significant distance.
I'm lead foot heavy, Girl, get ready
Repetition of determination and anticipation of the reunion.
Cuz when I get there I swear
Reassurance of special moments upon arrival.
Baby, yeah, you and Iooh
Confidently stating the intention to make up for lost time upon reaching the destination.
Cuz when I get there I swear
Repetition of the commitment to compensate for time spent apart.
Baby, yeah, you and I
Confidently stating the intention to make up for lost time upon reaching the destination.
Gonn'be making up for lost time, gonn'be making up for lost time
Repetition of the commitment to compensate for time spent apart.
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