One Less Bell to Answer
Love's Departure: Echoes of Heartache in Dionne Warwick's Melody
Lyrics
One less bell to answer
Expressing the relief of having one less responsibility or burden.
One less egg to fry
Continuing the theme of reduced burdens, symbolized by one less task (egg to fry).
One less man to pick up after
Highlighting the absence of a man to care for and attend to.
I should be happy
Despite the relief, the speaker expresses sadness or dissatisfaction.
But all I do is cry
Contrasting the expected happiness with the actual emotion of crying.
No more laughter
Indicating the absence of joy or amusement.
I should be happy
Reiterating the expectation of happiness despite the current emotional state.
Why did he go?
Raising the question about the reason for the man's departure.
I only know that
Acknowledging the impact of the man's departure on the speaker's life.
Since he left my life's so empty
Describing the emptiness left in the speaker's life after the man's departure.
Though I try to forget, it just can't be done
Expressing difficulty in forgetting the departed man despite attempts.
Each time the doorbell rings I still run
Highlighting the lingering anticipation of the man's return, even if it's just the doorbell ringing.
I don't know how in the world
Expressing the challenge of stopping thoughts about the departed man.
Just stop thinking of him
Acknowledging the persistent love for the departed man.
'Cause I still love him so
Reiterating the enduring love despite the separation.
Ah, and each day the way I start out
Describing the emotional struggle faced at the beginning of each day.
Crying my heart out
Expressing the intense emotional pain, specifically crying.
One less bell to answer
Repeating the idea of having one less responsibility or burden.
One less egg to fry
Reiterating the reduced responsibilities, continuing the metaphor of an egg to fry.
One less man to pick up after
Emphasizing the absence of the man and the tasks associated with him.
No more laughter, no more love
Summarizing the overall loss of joy and love since the man's departure.
Since he, he went away
Reflecting on the void left by the man's departure.
Oh, one less
Continuing the theme of having one less responsibility or burden.
Oh, one less man to pick up after
Repeating the absence of a man and the associated tasks.
No more laughter, no more love
Emphasizing the continued absence of joy and love.
Since he went away
Reiterating the impact of the man's departure on the speaker's life.
Oh, one less bell to answer
Repeating the idea of having one less responsibility or burden.
One less egg to fry
Reiterating the reduced responsibilities, continuing the metaphor of an egg to fry.
One less bell to answer
Repeating the idea of having one less responsibility or burden.
One less, there is [Incomprehensible]
Unclear lyrics, potentially conveying an additional layer of loss or change.
One less bell to answer
Repeating the idea of having one less responsibility or burden.
One less
Unclear lyrics, potentially conveying an additional layer of loss or change.
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