The Great Fire
Embers of Longing: Future Islands' Poetic Reflections on Love and Waiting
Lyrics
I can't ask you now
I am unable to ask you a question at this moment.
But if I could, I'd say the same
If given the chance, I would express the same sentiment.
I can't be the wound you wear to sleep, always
I cannot be the emotional pain you carry to bed every night.
I can't watch you dream
I am unable to witness your dreams.
Beside a fire
You are dreaming next to a fire that you created to depart.
You made to leave
You crafted the fire with the intention of leaving.
But, if you let me be there, again
If you allow me, I would like to be there once more.
If you let me be there, again
-If you let me be there, again
-I'll be still, won't say a word
If granted the opportunity, I will remain silent.
And, I will wait tonight
I will patiently wait tonight.
Along a pier, alone in light
Alone on a pier, illuminated by light.
And, I will wait in sight, for you to call
I will wait in anticipation for your call.
In purple night
In the purple night.
But, I can't watch you dream
Once again, I cannot witness your dreams.
Beside a fire
You are dreaming beside a fire meant for departure.
You made to leave
You created the fire with the intention to leave.
But, if you let me be there, again
If you permit, I would like to be there once more.
If you let me be there, again
-If you let me be there, again
-I'll be still, won't say a word
If allowed, I will remain silent.
If you let me be there, again
If you allow me to be there again, I will remain silent.
I'll be still, won't say a word
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