Burn
Embracing Love's Turmoil: A Journey of Yearning
Lyrics
I hope you know that I've always been there for you
The speaker expresses their consistent support for someone.
I can't let go even though you've left my side
Despite the person leaving, the speaker finds it hard to move on.
Your silence grows and it burdens me with dread
The person's silence worries and troubles the speaker.
I can't let go your always on my mind
The person is always on the speaker's mind; they can't forget them.
I don't know whyx3
The speaker expresses confusion or lack of understanding.
Is your love forsaken
Questioning if the love from the person has been abandoned or given up.
If you choose to stay here baby
If the person decides to remain, indicating a sense of hope or choice.
If your love was taken
Considering if their love has been taken away or lost.
Could you sleep through the night
Questioning if the person could find peace during the night.
If you choose to stay here baby
Repetition emphasizing the hope for the person to stay.
In a hammock made of starlight she took my hand and looked me in the eye
Imagery of an intimate moment in a celestial setting, indicating comfort and reassurance.
I knew I'd be okay
The speaker feels confident and reassured after this moment.
All these years of hiding away, and feeling so ashamed
Admitting to years of hiding and feeling ashamed, suggesting past struggles.
I can finally let them slip away
Finally being able to let go of past burdens and guilt.
Is there someone in your life you know's in need of a light
Asking if there's someone important needing help or guidance.
Don't you let them slip away
Urging not to let that person slip away.
The promise I can't keep
Referring to a promise the speaker cannot fulfill, causing distress.
wakes me up at night and holds me from my sleep
The promise troubles the speaker, affecting their sleep.
So Burn my effigy, release the urgency
Suggesting a symbolic act of burning an effigy to release urgency and emotions.
Just let it be
Encouraging acceptance and letting things be.
Be
Emphasizing the need to just exist and be present.
I don't know whyx3
Expression of confusion or lack of understanding repeated.
Is your love forsaken
Reiteration of questioning if the love has been abandoned.
If you choose to stay here baby
Hopeful tone if the person decides to remain.
If your love was taken
Reflecting on the potential loss of love.
Could you sleep through the night
Questioning if the person can find peace at night.
If you chose to stay here baby
Repeated emphasis on the desire for the person to stay.
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