Won't Go Out
Eternal Flame of Longing: Holly Golightly's 'Won't Go Out' Meaning
Lyrics
The sky so blue above while you remain
The sky remains blue above, contrasting with the speaker's emotional state.
I bet every place you go it's just the same
The assumption that every place the person goes is similar, suggesting a sense of monotony.
It's gonna turn to black
Anticipation of a negative change or mood shift represented by the color black.
If you don't come back again soon
Expresses a desire for the person to return soon to avoid the impending negativity.
Yeah, I count the nights and days
The speaker is counting the passing nights and days in the absence of the person.
I can't wait to see you
Expresses eagerness to see the person again.
To light me up just like a flame
Describes the person's effect on the speaker as illuminating, like a flame.
And I won't go out again
Declares the speaker's intention not to go out again, possibly reflecting a reluctance to face the world without the person.
The sun burnt down on your home town I know
References the sun in the person's hometown, suggesting a shared experience.
And it's shining down on you where ever you go
Indicates the omnipresence of the sun in the person's life, wherever they go.
It's gonna rain both night and day for way too long
Predicts a prolonged period of emotional difficulty, possibly related to the person's departure.
'Cause you came and stayed and the same day you were gone
Highlights the impact of the person's brief stay, followed by their sudden departure.
You light me up just like a flame and I won't go out again
Reiterates the illuminating effect of the person on the speaker, reinforcing the commitment not to go out again.
Well, the sun burns down on your home town I know
Repeats the mention of the sun in the person's hometown, emphasizing its significance.
And you take it with you every where you go
Suggests that the person carries the essence of their hometown wherever they go.
It's gonna rain both night and day for way too long
Forecasts continued emotional hardship, mirroring earlier lines.
Yeah, you came and stayed, the same day you were gone
Recalls the person's brief stay and departure, emphasizing the impact on the speaker.
You light me up just like a flame and I won't go out again
Restates the person's illuminating effect, reinforcing the decision not to go out again.
The sky so blue above while you remain
Repetition of the opening lines, maintaining a consistent theme.
I'll bet every place you go its just the same
Reiterates the assumption that every place the person goes is the same.
It's gonna turn to black
Repeats the anticipation of a negative change represented by the color black.
If you don't come back again soon
Reiterates the desire for the person to return soon to avoid the impending negativity.
Yeah, I couldn't the nights and days
Repeats the counting of nights and days, indicating the passing of time.
I can't wait to see you
Reiterates the eagerness to see the person again.
To light me up just like a flame
Reiterates the illuminating effect of the person, emphasizing its significance.
And I won't go out again
Reaffirms the commitment not to go out again due to the person's impact.
No, I won't go out again
Strongly declares the speaker's resolution not to go out again.
No, I won't go out again
Repeats the firm decision not to go out again for emphasis.
No, I won't go out again
Emphasizes once more the speaker's determination not to go out again.
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