The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz of Love and Goodbyes
Lyrics
I wondered should I go or should I stay
The speaker is contemplating whether to leave or stay.
The band had only one more song to play
The band is about to perform its final song.
And then I saw you out the corner of my eyes
The speaker notices someone (possibly the person addressed in the song) in their peripheral vision.
A little girl alone and so shy
A young, shy girl is observed alone by the speaker.
I had the last waltz with you
The speaker and the girl share the last waltz together.
Two lonely people together
Both individuals are lonely, finding solace in each other's company.
I fell in love with you
The speaker falls in love with the girl.
The last waltz should last forever
The speaker wishes the last waltz could last forever, expressing a desire for a lasting connection.
But the love we had was goin' strong
Despite challenges, the love between the speaker and the girl remains strong.
Through the good and bad we'd get along
The relationship endures both good and bad times.
And then the flame of love died in your eye
The flame of love fades in the girl's eyes.
My heart was broke in two when you said goodbye
The girl's goodbye breaks the speaker's heart.
I had the last waltz with you
Reiteration of having the last waltz with the girl.
Two lonely people together
Emphasis on the shared loneliness of the speaker and the girl.
I fell in love with you
Reiteration of falling in love with the girl.
The last waltz should last forever
Repetition of the desire for the last waltz to last forever.
It's all over now
The relationship has come to an end.
Nothing left to say
No words left to say, only tears remain.
Just my tears and the orchestra playing
Expresses the emotional state with tears and the orchestra playing.
La la la la la la la la la la,
Repetition of a nonspecific melody or vocalization.
La la la la la la la la la la.
Continuation of nonspecific vocalization.
I had the last waltz with you
Reiteration of having the last waltz with the girl.
Two lonely people together
Emphasis on the shared loneliness of the speaker and the girl.
I fell in love with you
Reiteration of falling in love with the girl.
The last waltz should last forever
Repetition of the desire for the last waltz to last forever.
La la la la la la la la la la
Continuation of nonspecific vocalization.
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