Longing to Belong
Yearning for Love's Embrace: Eddie Vedder's Melodic Longing
Lyrics
I'm falling harder than I've
I'm experiencing a stronger emotional descent than ever before.
Ever fell before
Describing the intensity of the emotional fall.
I'm falling fast while hoping
Falling rapidly with the hope of finding solace in your embrace.
I'll land in your arms
Expressing the desire to land in the arms of the person addressed.
'Cause all my time is spent here
Alluding to the substantial amount of time spent yearning for a connection.
Longing to belong
Expressing a deep desire to belong, likely in a romantic context.
To you
The ultimate desire is to belong to the person being addressed.
I dream of circles perfect
Imagining perfect, circular qualities in the eyes of the person addressed.
Eyes within your face
Describing a profound connection, where the person's eyes hold significant meaning.
My heart's an open wound that
Comparing the heart to an open wound that only the addressed person can heal.
Only you'd replace
Highlighting the exclusivity of the person's ability to mend the emotional wounds.
And though the moon is rising
Reference to the moon rising, possibly symbolizing hope or a new beginning.
Can't put your picture down
Expressing difficulty in letting go of thoughts about the person.
Love can be frightening when you fall
Acknowledging the potential fear in experiencing love and its uncertainties.
And when the time is right, I
Expressing hope for a positive response when the right moment arrives.
Hope that you'll respond
Comparing the desired response to the calming of the ocean when the wind subsides.
Like when the wind gets tired
Metaphorically linking calmness to a positive response from the person.
The ocean becomes calm
Reflecting on the calmness that follows a period of turbulence or uncertainty.
I may be dreaming but I'm
Acknowledging the possibility of it being a dream but maintaining the desire to belong.
Longing to belong
Reiterating the profound desire to belong, emphasizing the emotional significance.
To you
The ultimate longing is directed towards the person mentioned throughout the lyrics.
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