Distance
Embracing Love Across the Miles
Lyrics
When I first caught your eye we were circled around a backyard fire
Reflecting on the first meeting around a backyard fire.
And oh, how my young heart succumbed to flame
Expressing vulnerability and attraction during the initial encounter.
When next those eyes met mine was on a chilly April night
Recalling a subsequent meeting in April and the request to dance.
You asked to dance and I saw stars float down from the sky
Experiencing a magical moment during the dance, symbolized by stars.
When you flashed me a smile it's like a tide comes rushing in
Describing the impact of a smile, likening it to a powerful tide.
To wash away my fears of what might come
Conveying the reassuring effect of the smile on fears of the future.
But looking toward the future I can see how far you'll go
Contemplating the partner's potential and future success.
But only if I'm not there holding you down
Expressing concern about hindering the partner's progress if present.
Distance makes the heart grow stronger, still
Emphasizing the idea that distance strengthens emotional bonds.
Now it's time to see if we will keep trying to push on
Acknowledging the need to persevere despite challenges.
I love you more than song or words could ever hope to say
Declaring profound love beyond the capacity of words or songs.
That's just not enough for me to say, please stay
Expressing a desire for the partner to stay despite the depth of love.
That's just not enough for me to say, please stay
Repeating the plea for the partner to stay, emphasizing insufficiency.
Happily ever after is always how it ends
Contrasting the idealized "happily ever after" with the current reality.
Oh how I wish our story were the same
Expressing a wish for a different, more positive narrative.
I have said I love one more than a thousand times
Reiterating the frequent profession of love but questioning its adequacy.
I'm learning that those three words can't be enough
Recognizing the limitations of expressing love solely through words.
Distance makes the heart grow stronger, still
Repeating the theme that distance strengthens emotions.
Now it's time to see if we will keep trying to push on
Encouraging perseverance despite challenges and increasing distance.
I love you more than song or words could ever hope to say
Reaffirming deep love beyond the capacity of words or songs.
That's just not enough for me to say, please stay, stay with me
Pleading for the partner to stay, underlining the inadequacy of words.
That's just not enough for me to say, please stay
Reiterating the plea for the partner to stay, emphasizing insufficiency.
I love your eyes, wrinkled when they smile at jokes I've tried to make
Expressing love for specific details, acknowledging current sadness.
But the tears I see there now do hurt my heart
Noting the impact of seeing tears on the speaker's heart.
I remember fiery leaves falling down the trees as we drove through autumn woods
Recalling a past scenic drive through autumn woods.
They'll have to teach me how to let you go
Acknowledging the difficulty of letting go and needing guidance.
Distance makes the heart grow stronger, still
Reiterating the theme that distance strengthens emotional bonds.
Now it's time to see if we will keep trying to push on
Encouraging continued effort despite obstacles and increasing distance.
I love you more than song or words could ever hope to say
Reaffirming deep love beyond the capacity of words or songs.
That's just not enough for me to say, please, would you stay with me
Pleading for the partner to stay, expressing the inadequacy of words.
That's just not enough for me to say, please stay
Reiterating the plea for the partner to stay, emphasizing insufficiency.
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