China
Journey to China: Love's Distance Explored in Greg Brown's Melody
Lyrics
baby still looks like you're on your way to china
Indicates the speaker's perception that someone, possibly the baby's parent, appears to be heading to China.
china, chi-nay, far away
Reiterates the notion of China being far away, emphasizing distance and separation.
baby said how long you gonna stay in china
The baby questions the duration of the person's stay in China, expressing concern or curiosity.
china, chi-nay, far away
Repeats the idea of China being far away, reinforcing the theme of distance and remoteness.
I said I'll be back as soon as I can from china
The speaker assures the baby that they will return promptly from China, highlighting an intention to come back soon.
china, chi-nay, far away
Restates the concept of China being distant, echoing the geographical separation.
I said babe I hope you understand about china
The speaker communicates the hope that the baby comprehends the situation or reasons behind going to China.
china, chi-nay, far away
Reiterates the idea of China being far away, reinforcing the challenging distance.
I'm walkin' with my baby but man I'm in china
Despite being physically with the baby, the speaker feels mentally or emotionally distant, as if they are in China.
china, chi-nay, far away
Repeats the theme of China's distance while emphasizing the speaker's presence with the baby.
I'm talkin' with my baby but mmm I'm in china
Despite talking with the baby, the speaker feels mentally or emotionally immersed in thoughts about China.
china, chi-nay, far away
Reiterates the idea of China being far away, emphasizing the mental and emotional separation.
I come in on the run from china
The speaker rushes back from China, possibly indicating urgency or eagerness to return to the baby.
china, chi-nay, far away
Despite the return, the speaker struggles to connect with the baby physically, as if they are still in China.
I tried to hug my baby some, she's in china
Highlights the challenge of physical closeness when the speaker's mind is preoccupied with thoughts of China.
china, chi-nay, far away
Repeats the idea of China being far away, emphasizing the ongoing difficulty in connecting with the baby.
O maybe somewhere down the line O china
Expresses a hopeful anticipation that, in the future, both the speaker and the baby will return from China simultaneously.
china, chi-nay, far away
Reiterates the concept of China being far away, maintaining the theme of geographical and emotional distance.
we'll get back the same time from china
Expresses a desire for a synchronized return with the baby, possibly symbolizing a reunion after a period of separation in China.
china, chi-nay, far away
Repeats the idea of China being far away, underlining the persistent challenge of distance in their relationship.
baby said looks like you're on your way to china
The baby observes that the speaker seems to be heading towards China, reinforcing the initial perception of departure.
china, chi-nay, far away
Reiterates the concept of China being far away, emphasizing the continuous theme of separation and remoteness.
baby said how long you gonna stay in china
Similar to line 3, the baby inquires about the expected duration of the speaker's stay in China, expressing ongoing curiosity or concern.
china, chi-nay, far away
Repeats the idea of China being far away, reinforcing the persistent challenge of distance and separation.
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