Drown in My Own Tears
Dinah Washington's Soulful Reflection: Drowning in My Own Tears
Lyrics
It brings a tear,
Expressing the emotional impact that leads to tears.
Into my eyes,
Highlighting the physical manifestation of tears in the eyes.
When I begin,
Beginning to understand or accept a painful reality.
To realize,
A realization of the depth of emotional pain.
I've cried so much,
Describing a history of extensive crying.
Since you've been gone,
Referencing the period since the person left.
I guess I'm drowning in my own tears,
Acknowledging the overwhelming emotional distress, feeling submerged in one's own tears.
I sit and cry,
Comparing the crying to a child's expression of sadness.
Just like a child
Emphasizing the intensity of the tears flowing freely.
My pouring tears
Describing the uncontrolled and unrestrained nature of the tears.
Are runnin' wild
Expressing the uncontrollable nature of emotional outpouring.
If you don't think
Speculating on the return of the person causing the tears.
You'll be home soon
Anticipating that without their return, drowning in tears is inevitable.
I guess I'll drown in my own tears
Reiterating the possibility of emotional drowning if the person doesn't return.
I know it's true
Acknowledging the inevitability of challenges in life.
Into each life
Reflecting on the universal experience of facing difficulties.
Some rain, rain must pour
Metaphorically expressing sadness and hardship as rain.
I'm so blue
Describing a deep emotional state in the absence of a loved one.
Here without you
Expressing the ongoing emotional struggle without the person.
It keeps raining
Describing the continuous emotional pain intensifying.
More and more
Emphasizing the increasing emotional turmoil.
Why don't you
Urging the person to return home and alleviate loneliness.
Come on home
Expressing the desire for companionship to avoid solitude.
Oh yes so I won't
Fearing the prospect of being left alone.
Be all alone
Seeking reassurance through the return of the person.
If you don't think
Expressing doubt about the person's imminent return.
You'll be home soon
Repeating the potential consequence of drowning in tears if they don't return.
I guess I'll
Reiterating the impending emotional drowning.
(drown in my own tears)
Emphasizing the plea to avoid drowning in tears.
Ooh, don't let me
Expressing the fear of succumbing to emotional distress.
(drown in my own tears)
Repeating the plea to avoid drowning in one's own tears.
When I'm in trouble, baby
Acknowledging vulnerability and seeking support during difficult times.
(drown in my own tears)
Reiterating the plea for emotional support.
Oh, yeah, baby don't let me
Continuing the request for reassurance and comfort.
(drown in my own tears)
Repeating the plea to avoid succumbing to overwhelming emotions.
I guess I'll drown in my own tears
Reiterating the potential outcome of drowning in one's own tears.
Oh, mmmmm.
Concluding with a melancholic tone, emphasizing the risk of emotional drowning.
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