For You
Confessions of the Heart: A Poetic Unveiling in Jeannie Rak's 'For You'
Lyrics
I confess I have a confession to make
I admit that I have something important to confess
So bear with me as I try
Please be patient with me as I attempt to express myself
Not to make a fool of you and I
I'm trying not to make a fool of both of us while preserving our dignity
With dignities at stake
The stakes involve our dignities
I must say I've got a lot to say
I have a lot to say, more than I can convey in a song
Far more than I can in song
Expressing emotions beyond the capacity of a song
For the sake of a smile, I'll be strong
I'll endure challenges for the sake of seeing you smile
As I sweep the lies away
I will confront and eliminate falsehoods
For you
All of this is for you
Are the one I've been watching
You are the one I've been observing
And you
You are the one occupying my thoughts
Are the one on my mind
My emotions are deeply invested in you
In you
Expressing the intensity of emotions for you
I've been drowning
Emphasizing the depth of emotional involvement
For you
All of this is for you
True intentions revealed as I walk by your side
Revealing true intentions while walking by your side
The sun begs me to give in
The sun encourages me to give in to my feelings
Oh if only I could ever begin
Expressing a desire to start anew if possible
To step out from where I hide
Stepping out from hiding and revealing true feelings
I'd reach for your hand and, in doing so
Reaching out for your hand and breaking barriers
Tear apart that flimsy veil
Symbolizing the removal of obstacles
It might have taken a while
Although it took time, I can finally let you know
But I can finally let you know
Expressing the ability to open up emotionally
That you
You are the one I've been watching
Are the one I've been watching
Reiterating the focus on observing you
And you
You are the one occupying my thoughts
Are the one on my mind
Continuing to emphasize the preoccupation with you
In you
Expressing the depth of emotional involvement
I've been drowning
All of this is for you
For you
Highlighting the willingness to sacrifice for you
I'd die
Repetition of a willingness to die, possibly metaphorical for extreme commitment
I'd die
-I'd die
-And I'd die
-Gently lay your head on this shoulder
Inviting closeness by laying one's head on the shoulder
Drive me mad as you dance
Describing the effect of someone's dance on the speaker
I'd sprint to the end to find ya
Expressing eagerness to pursue the person to the end
And claim my chance
Claiming an opportunity or expressing determination
For you
You are the one I've been watching
Are the one I've been watching
Reiterating the focus on observing you
And you
You are the one occupying my thoughts
Are the one on my mind
Continuing to emphasize the preoccupation with you
In you
Expressing the depth of emotional involvement
I've been drowning
All of this is for you
For you
Reiterating the willingness to go to great lengths for the person
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