Helplessly Hoping
Harmony of Heartache: Dré Anders' Poetic Tale of Love's Triptych
Lyrics
Helplessly Hoping
Feeling helpless while hoping for something.
Helplessly hoping her harlequin hovers nearby
Expressing helplessness in the presence of a mysterious and elusive person.
Awaiting a word
Anticipating communication or a message.
Gasping at glimpses of gentle true spirit
Struggling to grasp fleeting moments of genuine, gentle character.
he runs wishing he could fly
Desiring to run and fly, suggesting a longing for freedom.
only to trip at the sound of good-bye
Experiencing a stumble at the farewell.
Wordlessly watching he waits by the window and wonders
Silently observing, waiting by the window, and contemplating.
at the empty place inside
Reflecting on the emptiness within.
Heartlessly helping himself to her bad dreams he worries
Selfishly taking part in her distressing dreams, expressing concern.
did he hear a good-bye or even
Questioning whether he perceived a farewell or a greeting.
Hello
Acknowledging a greeting or departure.
They are 1 person
Highlighting unity, emphasizing a shared identity.
They are too alone
Feeling too isolated individually.
They are 3 together
Emphasizing unity as a trio.
They are for each other
Expressing mutual belonging.
Stand by the stairway you'll see something certain to tell
Suggesting observation from a specific location for revealing insights.
you
Indicating that confusion comes with a price.
confusion has its cost
Stating that love doesn't deceive but is found in a lingering woman.
Love isn't lying its loose in a lady who lingers
Describing a woman who claims to be lost, implying inner turmoil.
saying she is lost
Experiencing difficulty in greeting or communication.
And choking on hello
Reiterating the idea of shared identity.
They are 1 person
Reiterating unity but acknowledging individual loneliness.
They are too alone
Emphasizing the trio's collective identity.
They are 3 together
Highlighting the mutual connection among the three.
They are for each other
Stressing their interdependence.
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