Lyrics
The other night I had a dream of you
The speaker had a dream about the person addressed in the song.
A dream of you crying into my arms
In the dream, the person was crying, seeking comfort from the speaker.
I said "everything's gonna be alright"
The speaker reassured the person, saying that everything will be alright.
But how do I know it's gonna be alright?
The speaker questions their certainty about the positive outcome.
Oh I know the answer isn't so obvious
The answer to the situation is not clear or obvious to the speaker.
But with you by my side the answer won't hide from us
The presence of the person makes the answer less elusive.
So I know everything's gonna be alright
The speaker expresses confidence that everything will be alright.
As we hold each other close through the night
Emphasis on mutual support as they hold each other during difficult times.
I'm starting to realize a concept that isn't very new to me
The speaker is realizing a familiar concept about the world's challenges.
That the world's the scary place that I always knew it to be
Acknowledgment of the world as a scary place, consistent with the speaker's prior understanding.
But now I've got another person to love and care about
The speaker now has someone special to love and care for.
So I promise I'll keep you safe until my energy runs out
A promise to protect the person until the speaker's energy is depleted.
And even then I'll be there for you, so you can cry on me
Commitment to be there for the person even in difficult times.
Or call on me or fall on me or anything else that you need
Availability for emotional support or any other needs that may arise.
Cause you've been there for me since day one, so I'll be there for you my dear
Reciprocal commitment based on the person's support since the beginning.
And I promise in the morning I'll still be here
A promise to remain present in the morning, emphasizing reliability.
I know life will be hard
Acknowledgment that life will present challenges.
But with you I know I can go far
Expressing confidence that with the person, the speaker can overcome challenges.
You're my guiding star
The person is metaphorically referred to as a guiding star, providing direction and support.
I hope you know how much you mean to me
An expression of the person's significance and impact on the speaker's life.
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