Early Earthquake
Trembling Hearts: A Tale of Anticipation and Longing
Lyrics
It was an early earthquake
Refers to a significant and unexpected event or change, symbolized by an early earthquake.
And my heart's trembling just for you
Expresses emotional intensity, with the speaker's heart trembling specifically for someone.
It was an early earthquake
Reiteration of the early earthquake event, emphasizing its impact on the speaker's emotions.
And my heart's trembling just for you
Reiterates the emotional impact on the speaker's heart, emphasizing a connection to the earthquake.
And when the walls came crumbling crumbling down
Describes the physical destruction of walls, possibly symbolizing barriers or obstacles in a relationship.
When the walls came crumbling crumbling down
Repeats the imagery of crumbling walls, suggesting a profound and transformative event.
I was waiting right here for you
The speaker was patiently waiting for someone despite the upheaval caused by the earthquake.
To see you in my door and hear you say
The speaker anticipates seeing someone at their door, longing to hear comforting words from them.
"You're a sight for sore eyes"
Being called a "sight for sore eyes" brings immense joy to the speaker, surpassing the pleasure from any song.
It's better than any song
Emphasizes the exceptional quality of the situation, surpassing the enjoyment derived from music.
Better than Xs and Os in the subject line
The speaker finds greater value in personal connection than in digital communication ("Xs and Os in the subject line").
I polish my boots 'til they glow and they shine
The speaker takes care of themselves, symbolized by polishing boots, possibly to present their best self.
And they can see your face
Expresses a desire for others to see the genuine emotions on the speaker's face.
The lines around your eyes
Observing the lines around someone's eyes signifies a deep understanding of their experiences.
Why you can't keep to any one place
Addresses the challenge of the person not staying in one place, possibly indicating a restless nature.
I ?
The meaning of "I ?" is unclear, possibly indicating an unfinished thought or an intentional gap in expression.
I'm gonna do it again
Expresses a determination to repeat a certain action or experience.
And though your reputation precedes you
Despite knowing someone's reputation, the speaker is still drawn to them.
I still spend all of my time
The speaker spends a significant amount of time thinking about expressing their feelings to the other person.
Thinking of ways to say the same old thing
Reflects on the challenge of finding new ways to convey the same emotions.
I want you to want me
The speaker desires reciprocation, wanting the other person to desire them in return.
And I never will bring this anticipation to an end
Expresses a perpetual state of anticipation, with no clear resolution in sight.
Oh I can hardly sleep
The speaker struggles to sleep due to the racing thoughts in their mind.
My mind is racing, it's racing!
Emphasizes the intensity and urgency of the speaker's racing thoughts.
It was an early earthquake
Reiterates the impact of the early earthquake on the speaker's heart.
And my heart's trembling just for you
Repeats the emotional trembling in response to the earthquake, reinforcing its significance.
It was an early earthquake
Reiterates the emotional impact on the speaker's heart, emphasizing a connection to the earthquake.
And my heart's trembling just for you
Emphasizes the emotional intensity of the speaker's heart in response to the earthquake.
And when the walls came crumbling crumbling down
Describes the physical destruction of walls, possibly symbolizing barriers or obstacles in a relationship.
When the walls came crumbling crumbling down
Repeats the imagery of crumbling walls, suggesting a profound and transformative event.
You know I was waiting right here for you
The speaker was patiently waiting for someone despite the upheaval caused by the earthquake.
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