Lyrics
Did I ever tell you 'bout the tree in my backyard?
Reference to a tree in the backyard, introducing a personal element or memory.
I wasn't looking, I knew you'd go far
Expectation of someone going far, perhaps with a sense of inevitability.
But I love you no matter where you are
Expressing unconditional love regardless of the person's location.
Did I ever tell you 'bout the tree in my backyard?
Repetition of the tree reference, reinforcing its significance.
We're just oxygen-swimming
Metaphorical description of existence as "oxygen-swimming," emphasizing the essential nature of life.
We're just oxygen-swimming
-Lights go out, but we're still living
-We're just oxygen-swimming
-Did I ever tell you 'bout the time I crashed my car?
Narration of a car crash incident, indicating personal struggle or hardship.
My eyes were cloudy, the tears of a broken heart
Description of cloudy eyes and tears, suggesting emotional distress.
But I love you no matter where you are
Reiteration of unconditional love despite challenges or heartbreak.
Did I ever tell you 'bout the tree in my backyard?
Recall of the tree in the backyard, linking past memories to present difficulties.
We're just oxygen-swimming
Continuation of the metaphor, emphasizing resilience in the face of challenges.
We're just oxygen-swimming
-Lights go out, but we're still living
-We're just oxygen-swimming
-We're just oxygen-swimming
Repetition of the oxygen-swimming metaphor, reinforcing the theme of survival.
We're just oxygen-swimming
-We're just oxygen-swimming
-Lights go out, but we're still living
Acknowledgment of the persistence of life even when external lights go out.
We're just oxygen-swimming
-I wanna tell you while we lay here in the dark
Expression of love while lying in the dark, creating an intimate and vulnerable atmosphere.
I'm folded in your arms, listening to your heart
Physical closeness and emotional connection depicted through being folded in the partner's arms.
That I love you for everything you are
Declaration of love for the partner as they are, appreciating every aspect.
Did I ever tell you 'bout the tree in the backyard?
Final reference to the tree in the backyard, possibly symbolizing continuity and rootedness.
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