2short
Capturing Moments of Love and Loss in '2short'
Lyrics
The last time I saw you, you were glowing
The speaker recalls the last encounter with someone who appeared radiant and happy.
You had all your shiny teeth showing
The person had a bright, cheerful smile, revealing shiny teeth.
You laughed at every word I said to you
The individual responded positively to the speaker's words, sharing laughter.
You stole my heart and you know it
Despite the lightheartedness, the person captured the speaker's heart intentionally.
You held up a Polaroid camera
The person held a Polaroid camera, suggesting a desire to capture moments.
You said it would help me remember
The person expressed a belief that taking photos helps in preserving memories.
I still keep it tacked up in the corner of my mirror
A specific photograph is mentioned, kept in the speaker's mirror corner for nostalgia.
When I need to see somebody glowing
The speaker turns to the photograph when in need of a reminder of someone radiant.
It's too short
A reflection on the brevity of the positive experience or the time spent with the person.
It's too short
Reiteration of the short-lived nature of the positive encounter.
Photographs, memories
Mention of photographs and memories as themes central to the narrative.
Loves that live in me
The enduring presence of love in the speaker through memories.
They're too small
Reflection on the limitations of photographs and memories, describing them as small or insufficient.
They're too short
Reiteration of the inadequacy of photographs and memories due to their short nature.
I'm alone and I'm thinking
The speaker is alone, contemplating the significance of the memories.
How all of the birds could be people
A contemplation on the nature of birds, possibly as symbols of freedom or individuals.
The cardinal that circles the yard
Specific mention of a cardinal, perhaps representing a cherished memory or individual.
The tourists flap their towels at the seagulls
An observation of tourists interacting with seagulls, reflecting on the shared experiences captured by the camera.
Wherever you pointed your camera
The importance of the person's perspective, as indicated by where they pointed the camera.
Whatever you put down in words
The significance of the words chosen by the person, possibly recorded in the photographs.
Could never come close to your likeness
The person's unique and irreplaceable qualities captured in the photographs fall short of reality.
It just falls short
A final acknowledgment of the limitations of preserving someone's likeness in photographs.
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