Without You
Embracing the Radiance: Henry Green's 'Without You' Unveiled
Lyrics
Parallel to the sea
Reference to a parallel connection to the sea, suggesting a deep and constant relationship.
To a stream of blues and greens
Describing a flow of emotions represented by blues and greens, symbolizing a serene and emotional journey.
You're gold drips slow into me
Metaphorically expressing the precious nature of the person ("you") with gold slowly becoming a part of the speaker.
Even at 40K feet
Emphasizing the enduring nature of the connection, even at a considerable distance of 40,000 feet.
I see this glow, ooh, around you
Observing a radiant aura or presence around the person, creating a sense of warmth and positivity.
The light feels too low, ooh, without you
Expressing a feeling of darkness or emptiness when the person is not present, using light as a metaphor for their influence.
I'll keep you close, you know it's all that I can do
Committing to keeping the person close, acknowledging it as the speaker's only viable option.
'Cause I can't keep hold, ooh, without you
Acknowledging vulnerability and the inability to maintain composure or control without the presence of the person.
I knew from the start
Affirming an early realization of the significance of the person in the speaker's life.
At night look out on asleep on much
Observing the person peacefully asleep, emphasizing a moment of intimacy and shared tranquility.
Spikes hung out through the streets of France
Describing a visual metaphor of spikes in the streets of France, possibly symbolizing challenges or obstacles in life.
Francis, I can't be apart from you
Expressing a strong emotional need to be close to the person named Francis, suggesting a deep emotional connection.
I see this glow, ooh, around you
Reiterating the presence of a radiant glow around the person, emphasizing the positive and captivating aura.
The light feels too low, ooh, without you
Reaffirming the sense of emptiness or darkness in the absence of the person, emphasizing the impact on the speaker's emotional state.
I'll keep you close, you know it's all that I can do
Repeating the commitment to keep the person close as the only feasible action, highlighting the importance of their presence.
'Cause I can't keep hold, ooh, without you
Reiterating the speaker's vulnerability and emotional dependency on the person, emphasizing the inability to cope without them.
Without you
Summarizing the central theme, highlighting the essential nature of the person by expressing the difficulty of living without them.
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