If the World Was Ending
Love Beyond Earthquakes: If the World Was Ending
Lyrics
I was distracted
I was preoccupied
and in traffic
Caught in traffic
I didn't feel it
Unaware or emotionally distant
when the earthquake happened
Missed noticing when a significant event (earthquake) occurred
but it really got me thinkin'
Reflecting deeply on the situation now
were you out drinkin'
Wondering if the other person was socializing
were you in the living room
Questioning the other person's location and activities
chillin' watchin' television
Describing a casual scene at home
ah it's been a year now
A year has passed
think I've figured out how
Claiming to have learned how to move on
how to let you go and let
Letting go of communication
communication die out
Allowing the connection to fade
I know you know we know you weren't down for forever and it's fine
Acknowledging that the relationship wasn't meant to last
I know you know we know we weren't meant for each other and it's fine
Accepting the mismatch and being okay with it
but if the world was ending
Imagining a catastrophic scenario
you'd come over right
Expecting the other person to come over
you'd come over and you'd stay the night
Anticipating staying together during a crisis
would you love me for the hell of it
Asking if love would endure under such circumstances
all our fears would be irrelevant
Suggesting that fears become irrelevant in a world-ending scenario
if the world was ending
Reiterating the theme of coming together in a global crisis
you'd come over right
Repeating the expectation of the other person's presence
the sky'd be falling and I'd hold you tight
Imagining comfort during a catastrophic event
and there wouldn't be a reason why
Asserting that goodbyes would be unnecessary
we would even have to say goodbye
Emphasizing the continuity of the relationship
if the world was ending
Reiterating the scenario of the world ending
you'd come over right
Reinforcing the expectation of the other person's presence
Right?
Seeking confirmation
If the world was ending
Repeating the idea of the world ending
You'd come over right
Reaffirming the expectation of the other person's presence
Right?
Seeking confirmation again
I tried to imagine
Attempting to foresee the other person's response
your reaction
Imagining the other person's emotional reaction
didn't scare me when the earthquake happened
Not frightened during the earthquake
But it really got me thinkin'
Reflecting on a specific night of drinking
that night we went drinkin'
Recalling a night out together
stumbled in the house
Describing an intoxicated arrival home
and didn't make it past the kitchen
Failing to reach the bedroom
ah it's been a year now
A year has passed since the event
think I've figured out how
Claiming to have learned how to think about the person
how to think about you
Addressing the challenge of thoughts without heartache
without it rippin' my heart out
Managing thoughts without emotional pain
I know you know we know you weren't down for forever and it's fine
Acknowledging the impermanence of the relationship
I know you know we know we weren't meant for each other and it's fine
Accepting the incompatibility and being at peace with it
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