White Diamonds
Eternal Flame: A Love's Resilience in 'White Diamonds'
Lyrics
Oh, she was young in her mind
Expressing that the woman was youthful in her thoughts.
They're the days, they were old and tired
Reflecting on past days that were aged and wearisome.
Along came a love
Describing the arrival of a significant love in her life.
She had yearned for so long, oh, she felt on fire
Expressing the intense longing she had for this love.
She'd do anything for him
Emphasizing her willingness to do anything for the person she loves.
She'd do anything for him
-Oh, he was close as the label in a shirt
Describing the closeness of the man, using a metaphor of a label in a shirt.
Never left her side
Highlighting the constant presence of the man by her side.
Oh, he would lace handkerchief in the rain
Imagery of the man showing affection, even in the rain.
If she ever walked by
-He'd do anything for her
Emphasizing the man's willingness to do anything for her.
He'd do anything for her
-Hold back and keep slow
Encouraging restraint and a slow pace, possibly in the relationship, with a metaphor of lights out in a cold heart.
All the light's out in your cold heart now
-Hold back and keep slow
-All the light's out in your cold heart now
-Stuck in a world that would pull them apart
Describing a challenging situation that could separate them.
And it cost in time
Expressing a cost in time for their relationship.
If only they knew up ahead loomed a cloud
Anticipating a dark cloud ahead in their future.
That was as black as night
-She'd do anything for him
Reiterating her devotion and willingness to do anything for him.
She'd do anything for him
-Oh, they were strong
Portraying the strength of their bond and their ability to overcome challenges.
They could take on the world and put up a fight
-And even the clouds couldn't stand in the way
-When they held on tight
-He'd do anything for her
Reiterating the man's dedication and willingness to do anything for her.
He'd do anything for her
-Hold back and keep slow
Repeating the advice to hold back and proceed slowly due to a lack of light in the heart.
All the light's out in your cold heart now
-Hold back and keep slow
-All the light's out in your cold heart now
-Don't hold your breath too long
Advising against holding one's breath for elusive and fragile things (white diamonds in the snow).
For white diamonds in the snow
-Don't hold your breath too long
-For white diamonds in the snow
-Hold back and keep slow
Reiterating the caution to hold back and proceed slowly in the absence of light in the heart.
All the light's out in your cold heart now
-Hold back and keep slow
-All the light's out in your cold heart now
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