I Want to Hear It from You
Yearning for Truth: Gordon Lightfoot's Echo of Love's Uncertainty
Lyrics
I want to hear it from you
I want direct communication from you.
I want to hear it from someone who knows how it is
I desire information from someone who truly understands the situation.
All the second-hand words seem to get in my way
Second-hand information is hindering my understanding.
I want to hear it from you
I reiterate the desire for direct communication from you.
I want to hear it again
I want to hear the information again.
I want to know if the soft scented touch of your lips
I want to know if your affectionate gesture is temporary.
Must be taken away like a mother's first kiss to the life that she gives
Wondering if a significant bond can be taken away abruptly.
I've got a right to get it straight from you
I have the right to receive clarity directly from you.
To give my life a different point of view
Seeking a new perspective in life from the information received.
To find a way to keep from losing you
Seeking a solution to prevent losing the connection.
If you don't know what to say
If you are unsure of what to communicate,
To understand is my life and the question is why
Understanding is crucial to my life, questioning the reason for lack of clarity.
You should cry in the night while your eyes look away
Expressing emotional pain while facing avoidance.
Every time that I speak and there's nothing to say
Feeling frustration when conversation feels empty.
I want to hear it from you
Repeated emphasis on wanting direct communication.
I want to hear it from you
-Let me know how you feel
Requesting to understand your emotions.
You've got to make up your mind
Urging you to make a decision.
Tell me where I can run
Asking for guidance in times of trouble.
When my roof tumbles in
Seeking support during difficult times.
I want to hear it from you
Reiteration of the desire for direct communication.
I want to hear it from you
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