If You're Looking
Embracing the Fire: Love's Resilience in 'If You're Looking'
Lyrics
They say the world is burning
Expressing a common belief that the world is in a state of crisis or turmoil.
Just look outside and see
Encouraging the listener to observe the external world to validate the claim of crisis.
That ain't too concerning
Suggesting that the perceived crisis is not too alarming or worrisome.
Cause you and I can stand the heat
Assuring the partner that they can endure challenges together.
You and I can stand the heat
Reiterating the resilience of the couple to face difficulties.
No we ain't got much money
Acknowledging a lack of financial resources.
No destination too
Emphasizing a lack of a specific goal or direction in life.
But if you'll run with me, honey
Proposing a partnership and commitment despite the challenges.
Darlin', I will run with you
Reassuring a willingness to face life's uncertainties together.
Darlin', I will run with you
Repeating the commitment to run through life as a team.
Now the skies are looking stormy
Describing an impending metaphorical storm or difficult situation.
Rain will be coming soon
Anticipating the arrival of challenges or hardships.
If you'll cover me, honey
Offering protection and support in the face of difficulties.
You know that I will cover you
Affirming a reciprocal commitment to providing protection.
You know that I will cover you
Reiterating the mutual promise of support and cover.
And the stages, they're all empty
Noting a lack of audience or attention in a performance setting.
Ain't a soul left in the room
Highlighting a sense of loneliness or emptiness in the surroundings.
But songs, I've still got plenty
Asserting the abundance of creative expression despite the external emptiness.
So, Darlin', I will sing for you
Committing to singing and creating for the partner despite external circumstances.
Darlin', I will sing for you
Reiterating the commitment to artistic expression for the partner.
Cause, despite the confusion
Acknowledging the presence of confusion or uncertainty.
And amid the despair
Recognizing despair but suggesting the coexistence of beauty amid challenges.
There's beauty if you're looking
Highlighting the possibility of finding beauty in difficult situations if one looks for it.
When all of this is over
Referring to a future point when current challenges are overcome.
All but the memories have past
Emphasizing the enduring nature of memories compared to transient experiences.
I'm gonna say that I told you
Stating a future declaration about the enduring strength of the relationship.
You and I were built to last
Asserting that the partnership is resilient and built to withstand challenges.
You and I were built to last
Repeating the belief in the enduring nature of the relationship.
You and I were built to last
Reiterating the idea that the partnership is built to last.
You and I were built to last
Affirming once again the strength and longevity of the relationship.
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