Blue
Embracing Love's Redemption: Derrick McLendon's Soulful Journey
Lyrics
Well, I’m gonna jump off Merritt Mountain
Expressing a decision to take a significant action, symbolized by "jumping off Merritt Mountain."
I’m gonna swim Toledo Bend
Commitment to swim across Toledo Bend, indicating a resolute departure.
And I’m gonna cross into Pendleton Harbor
Plan to cross into Pendleton Harbor, emphasizing the determination to move forward.
I won’t ever come back again
Declaring a permanent goodbye, expressing the intention never to return.
If you say that’s what you want me to do
Seeking confirmation that leaving is the desired course of action.
‘Cause ahhh girl, I can’t take it when you feel blue
Expressing emotional difficulty in handling the partner's feelings of sadness or melancholy (feeling blue).
And I’m gonna crawl up that ol’ shoreline
Describing a determined journey along the shoreline, indicating a purposeful effort.
I’m gonna put on my walking shoes
Preparing for the departure, symbolized by putting on walking shoes.
Tear down that two-lane ‘til there’s holes in the the bottom
Emphasizing a relentless pursuit, tearing down a two-lane road until reaching an ocean view.
Or until I reach and ocean view
Continuing the journey until a significant destination is reached.
If you say that’s what you want me to do
Seeking confirmation that the planned actions align with the partner's wishes.
‘Cause ahhh girl, I can’t take it when you feel blue
Reiterating the emotional challenge of witnessing the partner's sadness.
I’ve been unloving and unkind
Acknowledging past shortcomings and negative behavior in the relationship.
But I’ll leave it all behind for the sake of us
Expressing a commitment to leave the past behind for the sake of the relationship.
I’ve been unfaithful and untrue
Admitting to being unfaithful and untruthful in the relationship.
Tell me what I can do to earn back your trust
Seeking guidance on how to regain trust and make amends for past mistakes.
I’m gonna come home and hold you tight, girl
Promise to return home and hold the partner tightly, indicating a desire for closeness.
I ain’t ever gonna let you go
Expressing an unwavering commitment to keep the partner close.
And I’m gonna show you how bad I need you
Promising to demonstrate the depth of need and devotion to the partner.
And your cup, oh, it’ll overflow
Suggesting that the partner's emotional well-being will flourish and overflow with love and care.
If you say that’s what you want me to do
Seeking confirmation that the expressed actions align with the partner's desires.
‘Cause ahhh girl, I can’t take it when you feel blue
Reiterating the emotional difficulty of witnessing the partner's sadness.
‘Cause ahhh girl, I can’t take it when you feel blue
Final repetition of the emotional challenge faced when the partner feels blue.
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