Don't Go Down To Amsterdam
Love's Farewell: A Melancholic Journey Beyond Amsterdam
Lyrics
This night was the last night
This night marks the end of a significant period.
When you gave the love you saved
You shared the love you had kept reserved until now.
And I feel just like I'm sinking
Feeling a sense of despair or decline.
And I'm begging you should wait
Begging for patience or hesitation.
Though I know that you'll be going
Acknowledging an impending departure.
Still I hope you will return
Hoping for a return despite knowing the departure is likely.
Though the love that was growing
The love that was growing is on the verge of fading.
Is about to stop to burn
Expressing that the love is about to end.
Don't go down to Amsterdam
Warning against going to Amsterdam.
Cause I know I'll loose you there
Fearing the loss of the person in Amsterdam.
Don't go down to Amsterdam
Reiteration of the warning about Amsterdam.
Where the people are pretty
Highlighting the attractiveness of Amsterdam.
It's a beautiful city
Describing Amsterdam as a beautiful city with pretty people.
Stay here just a little while
Request to stay a little longer.
It's the last time I'm your man
Acknowledging the finality of the speaker's role as the partner.
Hide your thoughts behind your smile
Suggesting a facade of happiness.
In the minute you're gone, then your heart will belong to Amsterdam
Once departed, the heart will belong to Amsterdam.
While I'm listening to your heart-beat
Listening to the partner's heartbeat.
From my fingers through your hair
Expressing intimacy through touch and proximity.
I can still taste the love that's so sweet
Tasting the sweetness of fading love.
Though it soon will disapear
The sweetness is transient and will soon disappear.
When I shut the door behind me
Anticipating the closure of emotions as the door is shut.
Then your feelings will be gone
Feelings will fade once the speaker is gone.
And I know you will forget me
Anticipating forgetfulness upon independent departure.
When you're leaving on your own
Expecting the partner to forget.
Don't go down to Amsterdam
Repeating the warning against Amsterdam.
Cause I know I'll loose you there
Fearing the inevitable loss in Amsterdam.
Don't go down to Amsterdam
Reiterating the caution about Amsterdam.
Where the people are pretty
Emphasizing the allure of Amsterdam's people and beauty.
It's a beautiful city
Stay here just a little while
Acknowledging the finality of the speaker's role as the partner.
It's the last time I'm your man
Hide your thoughts behind your smile
Once departed, the heart will belong to Amsterdam.
In the minute you're gone, then your heart will belong to Amsterdam
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