Lyrics
Days are long
Expressing the lengthiness of days, possibly implying a sense of monotony or hardship.
Thinkin' bout the times when we were young
Reflecting on past times during youth, suggesting nostalgia and reminiscence.
Where'd you go?
Pondering the absence or disappearance of someone, evoking a sense of loss or separation.
Beautiful
Describing someone as beautiful, highlighting their positive qualities.
Couldn't even see he had it all
Not recognizing the abundance of positive aspects in someone until later.
Now he knows
Acknowledging a realization or understanding that comes too late.
If I
Introduction of a conditional scenario, contemplating what would have happened if certain knowledge was present.
Knew
Emphasizing the desire for knowledge or awareness of a crucial fact.
That it was
Starting to specify the nature of the crucial knowledge.
The last time that I'd see you
Highlighting the significance of the last encounter with the person being addressed.
(I'd see you)
Reiteration of the impact of the last meeting.
I'd hold
Expressing a hypothetical action of embracing or holding the person.
You
Continuation of the hypothetical scenario, expressing the need for the person.
In my arms
Imagining physically holding the person in one's arms.
And tell you that I need you
Continuing to express the emotional need for the person being discussed.
(I need you)
Reiteration of the emotional need for the person.
No
Introduction of a broken promise, possibly referring to unfulfilled commitments.
Promised me that you'd always hold on
Recalling a promise to always hold on, emphasizing the sense of abandonment or betrayal.
Now I'm lost
Expressing a state of confusion or being adrift after the broken promise.
If I
Repetition of the conditional scenario, emphasizing the impact of lacking knowledge.
Knew
Reiteration of the desire for crucial knowledge about the last meeting.
That it was
Restating the significance of the last encounter and the need for awareness.
The last time that I'd see you
Highlighting the emotional impact of not knowing it was the last time seeing the person.
(I'd see you)
Reiteration of the impact of not being aware of the final meeting.
I'd hold
Repeating the hypothetical action of holding the person in one's arms.
You
Continuation of the hypothetical scenario, expressing the emotional need for the person.
In my arms
Reiteration of the imagined physical act of holding the person and expressing emotional need.
And tell you that I need you
Continuing to express the emotional need for the person being discussed.
(I need you)
Reiteration of the emotional need for the person.
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