Searchlight
In Searchlight: Embracing Love Across Languages and Pain
Lyrics
How many languages will it take For me to understand
Expressing the challenge of understanding across different languages.
How many heartbreaks will it take For me to hold ur hand
Linking the experience of heartbreaks to the desire to hold the person's hand.
How many years will it take to Finally connect
Questioning the time needed to establish a deep emotional connection.
My pain
Referring to personal pain or emotional struggles.
To finally connect
Reiterating the desire for a connection to alleviate pain.
My pain
Repeating the theme of personal pain.
I shine a light up in the sky Searching for you
Symbolic imagery of searching for someone by shining a light in the sky.
A shooting star just passed by but I'll be here waiting
Despite challenges, expressing commitment and waiting for the person.
Ya your miles miles high
Acknowledging distance but remaining committed to waiting.
But I'll be here waiting
Reaffirming commitment despite the distance.
With a searchlight ohh
Introducing the metaphor of a searchlight as a symbol of hope and perseverance.
With a Searchlight ohh
Repeating the theme of using a searchlight for hope.
Keli lama asavtani ohh
Lyrics in another language, possibly adding cultural or personal significance.
Keli lama asavtani ohh
Repeating the foreign language lyrics for emphasis.
Ya every time I try and call your name
Expressing difficulty in getting a response when calling the person's name.
It's like I'm talking to a wall
Metaphorically describing communication barriers as talking to a wall.
I scream and shout and yell in vien
Expressing frustration and futile attempts to get attention.
You left me with no Hope
Feeling abandoned and without hope in a difficult situation.
When I needed you the most
Highlighting the absence of support when it was most needed.
You left me with no hope
Repeating the theme of being left without hope.
Where Were you
Questioning the person's whereabouts during a challenging time.
I shine a light up in the sky Searching for you
Continuing the symbolic search for the person in the sky.
A shooting star just passed by but I'll be here waiting
Reiterating the commitment to wait despite obstacles.
Ya your miles miles high
Acknowledging the person's elevated position but still waiting.
But I'll be here waiting
Reaffirming the commitment to wait despite the distance.
With a searchlight ohhh
Repeating the metaphor of a searchlight as a symbol of hope.
With a Searchlight ohhh
Continuing to emphasize the importance of the searchlight in difficult times.
Keli lama asavtani ohh
Repeating the foreign language lyrics for emotional emphasis.
Keli lama asavtani ohh
Reiterating the emotional significance of the foreign language lyrics.
I found you I never wanted to doubt you
Expressing relief at finding the person and not wanting to doubt them.
I found you always by my side
Asserting the constant presence and support of the person.
Without you I'm not strong without you
Stating personal vulnerability and dependence on the person's strength.
Just promise you'll never leave my Side
Making a plea for the person to never leave.
Ohhh
Repeating the plea with emotional emphasis.
Gam ki elech b'gaiy tzalmavet
Lyrics in another language, possibly conveying additional emotions or meaning.
I Found you
Expressing relief at finding the person.
Lo irah rah ki atah imadi
Assurance that there is no fear because the person is present.
Surround me
Using imagery to describe the person surrounding the speaker.
Even in the darkest times
Expressing the enduring presence of hope even in dark times.
I'll have a Searchlight by my side
Reiterating the metaphor of the searchlight as a source of guidance and support.
Lo irah rah ki atah imadi Lo irah Rah ki atah imadi
Repeating the assurance of no fear due to the constant presence of the person.
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