Where Did the Time Go
Chasing Moments: Unraveling the Tapestry of Lost Love in Happy Midnight's 'Where Did the Time Go'
Lyrics
I was afraid
The speaker was afraid.
I didn't want it to go
The speaker didn't want something to end.
Till now it was just in dreams
Until now, the experience was only in dreams.
That I'd ever felt like this before
The speaker has felt the current emotions before.
And you were really there
The person the speaker is addressing was physically present.
Sitting less than two feet from me
The person was sitting very close to the speaker.
Leaning back your chair
The person was leaning back in their chair.
And driving slow
They were driving slowly.
Cause we had no one
Reason for driving slowly: they had no one else around.
Where did the time go
A question about the passage of time.
I miss those nights the most
The speaker misses specific nights the most.
When you would take me home
Recollection of being taken home by the person.
Can't think about it just let it go
The speaker advises to stop thinking about it and let it go.
No more
Repetition emphasizing the finality of letting go.
No more
-What would it take
Questioning what it would take to prevent the person from leaving.
I've been wanting to know
The speaker desires to know the requirements to keep the person from running away.
To keep you from running away
Reflecting on instances when the person distanced themselves.
For each time I got too close
Every time the speaker got emotionally close, there was a retreat.
And I don't really care
The speaker doesn't care about the reasons given for not being together.
Why you said you couldn't have me
The person stated they couldn't have the speaker.
At least I know it's there
Despite the rejection, the speaker acknowledges the existence of a connection.
And not just something I was wishing it was
It wasn't just wishful thinking; there was substance to their relationship.
Where did the time go
Repetition of the question about the passage of time.
I miss those nights the most
Reiteration of missing specific nights the most.
When you would take me home
Recollection of being taken home by the person.
Can't think about it just let it go
The speaker advises to stop thinking about it and let it go.
No more
Repetition emphasizing the finality of letting go.
Cause darlin' I don't feel it anymore
The speaker no longer feels the emotions from before.
Has it just been so long I've forgotten
Wondering if the passage of time has caused forgetfulness.
Hard to think it hasn't changed
It's difficult to believe that things haven't changed.
Maybe I don't hear so good
Considering the possibility of impaired hearing.
Is it I've gone deaf
Suggesting the speaker might be deaf to certain things.
Haven't heard you knocking
Questioning if the person has been trying to communicate but hasn't been heard.
So knock again
Encouraging the person to try again to get the speaker's attention.
Yeah
An affirmative expression, possibly indicating realization.
Where did the time go
Repetition of the question about the passage of time.
I miss those nights the most
Reiteration of missing specific nights the most.
Yeah
Expression of longing for the past.
When you would take me home
Recollection of being taken home by the person.
Can't think about it just let it go
The speaker advises to stop thinking about it and let it go.
No more
Final repetition emphasizing the conclusion of letting go.
No more
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