Who Knows
Timeless Longing: Unveiling the Emotions in Hattie Briggs' 'Who Knows'
Lyrics
I've been thinking a long Time, honey
I've been contemplating for a long time, my dear
About how to get you Home
Thinking about how to bring you home
I've been whiling away the Hours
Spending time idly, passing the hours
Willing you to pick up your Phone
Hoping for you to answer your phone
It's not easy
Expressing difficulty
It's not easy
Reiteration of the challenges faced
When I know
Awareness of the partner's thoughts
You're thinking of me
Knowing that you are on their mind
Who?
Questioning
Who?
Repeated questioning
Who knows what kind of People we'll have become when we next meet?
Pondering the potential changes in both individuals when they meet next
Who knows how long this wait will be?
Uncertainty about the duration of the wait
I've been dreaming a long Time, honey
Daydreaming about a resolution with the partner
About when we work this out
Thinking about a resolution to their issues
See I was never sold before, but
Expressing confidence in the relationship
With you I never had any doubt
Having no doubts about the partner
And I'm not leaving
Commitment to stay
I'm not leaving
Reaffirmation of the commitment
Til I know
Insistence on ensuring the partner's safety
You're safe here again
Desire for the partner to feel secure again
Who?
Questioning
Who?
Repeated questioning
Who knows what kind of Secrets we've kept underneath our Skin?
Reflecting on undisclosed aspects beneath their surface
Who knows how long til we begin?
Uncertainty about the time until they start anew
I've been feeling the Time move so slow
Sensing the slow passage of time
The last Time I saw you seems like a Lifetime ago
Recalling the distant past when they last met
Don't be drifting away
Requesting the partner not to drift away
I hope you believe when I promise you I'm here to stay, yeah
Expressing a sincere commitment to staying in the relationship
Oh I promise you I'm here to stay
Reaffirmation of the commitment to stay
Who?
Questioning
Who?
Repeated questioning
Who knows the Hours, the Days, the lonely Moons I'll have to wait?
Contemplating the hours, days, and lonely moments during the wait
Who knows how long?
Uncertain about the duration of the wait
Just say I'm not too late
Requesting assurance that it's not too late
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