Fallen So Long
Eternal Longing: Harry Sills' Melodic Tale of Love's Endurance
Lyrics
When you tell me that you're from where I grew up
Reference to the speaker's hometown and a connection with the listener.
It's like you knew just what to say
Expressing a sense of comfort and understanding in the conversation.
My friends shoot me a wink
Friends approving of the listener, indicating positive perceptions.
They tell me that you're perfect
Friends considering the listener as perfect, possibly emphasizing their approval.
But I already know
Speaker already aware of the positive qualities of the listener.
I have never fallen so long before
Expressing a deep emotional fall or connection, possibly in love.
And I don't know what to say
Uncertain about how to articulate feelings or respond to the situation.
When I leave you at your door
Indicating a moment of departure, leaving the listener at their door.
And when I look into your eyes
Looking into the eyes of the listener, possibly seeking reassurance.
You're telling me this ain't goodbye
Listener expressing that the current situation is not a farewell.
I guess that's good enough for me
Acceptance of the listener's statement as sufficient for the speaker.
I have never spent so many nights alone
Reflecting on loneliness and spending many nights alone.
Trying to find the words so I can keep you for my own
Struggling to find the right words to secure a relationship with the listener.
Maybe when the winter comes
Potential reference to a future time, maybe a metaphorical season of change.
When Boston follows an autumn in Rome
Mention of specific locations (Boston and Rome), suggesting a significant change.
Maybe then we'll see if things are how they used to be
Expressing hope for a return to a previous state of things.
I have never fallen so long before
Reiteration of the deep emotional fall or connection.
And I don't know what to say
Continued uncertainty in expressing feelings or responding.
When I leave you at your door
Repeating the moment of departure from the listener's door.
And when I look into your eyes
Reaffirmation of looking into the eyes of the listener, seeking assurance.
You're telling me this ain't goodbye
Listener restating that the current situation is not a farewell.
I guess that's good enough for me
Accepting the listener's reassurance as sufficient closure for the speaker.
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