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Memories and Longing: Gunslingers' Tale of Love Across States
Lyrics
Do you remember that night in Carolina?
Reflecting on a memorable night in Carolina.
We sang each other songs in the woods
Recalling singing songs together in the woods.
And we climbed up that old loft in the cabin
Remembering climbing a loft in an old cabin.
We kept each other as warm as we could
Expressing the warmth and closeness shared that night.
Yeah we kept each other as warm as we could
Reiterating the closeness and warmth between them.
Oh we kept each other as warm as we could
Emphasizing the mutual warmth and connection.
As we could
Repeating the idea of keeping each other warm.
Now, if I am remembering correctly
Recalling the next encounter, possibly geographically distant.
The next time I saw you was up north
Referencing familiarity, possibly from a past relationship.
And you recollect just how I take my coffee
Remembering a specific detail about the other person.
I watched my heart march right out that door
Expressing emotional pain as the person leaves.
Yeah, I watched my heart march right out that door
Reiterating the pain of watching the person leave.
Oh, I watched my heart march right out that door
Emphasizing the emotional impact of departure.
That hotel door
Highlighting the setting of the departure, a hotel door.
Then I saw you again in old Kentucky
Recalling another meeting, this time in Kentucky.
And you played my mama her favorite song
Noting a gesture made towards the singer's mother.
You ended your show with one just for me
Ending a performance with a song dedicated to the singer.
We all stayed up drinking all night long
Describing a night of extended celebration and camaraderie.
Yeah, We all stayed up drinking all night long
Reiterating the length of the night of celebration.
Oh, We all stayed up drinking all night long
Emphasizing the shared experience of staying up all night.
And singing those old songs
Referencing the collective singing of old songs.
Til the wee hours of that morning
Describing the continuation of festivities until the morning.
When I told you just exactly how I feel
Sharing honest feelings with the other person.
We both said that maybe someday
Expressing a mutual hope for a real connection someday.
Oh maybe someday this could be real
Reiterating the aspiration for a genuine relationship.
Oh maybe someday this could be real
Expressing a personal desire for a real connection.
Lord, I hope someday this will be real
Expressing hope for a future genuine relationship.
Cause the last time I saw you was Chicago
Recalling the last encounter in Chicago, acknowledging changes.
And things had changed for both of us by then
Highlighting changes in circumstances for both individuals.
But 'I love you' were the last words you said to me
Noting the last words spoken being "I love you."
And I ain't never heard from you again
Expressing a lack of communication since that moment.
Oh I ain't never heard from you again
Reiterating the absence of communication from the other person.
Oh how I'd love to hear from you again
Expressing a longing to hear from the other person again.
Now, I ain't no stranger to the miled stretched between us
Acknowledging the distance between them but expressing love.
But I hope you know there's loving on this end
Assuring the other person of the love on the singer's end.
So would you get over here and just
Inviting the other person to come and be with the singer.
Oh just love me and sing with me again
Expressing a desire for love and companionship once more.
Won't you love me and sing with me again?
Pleading for the other person to love and sing together again.
Oh please love me and sing with me again
Reiterating the plea for love and shared music.
Step up and be my man
Issuing a direct call for the other person to step up and be a partner.
Step up and be my man
Repeating the call for the other person to step up and commit to a relationship.
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