Been Here Before
Chasing Shadows: Jeremy Enigk's Poetic Journey of Longing and Loss
Lyrics
Been here before
Expressing a sense of familiarity or déjà vu.
Though there's something in the air this time
Sensing a change or something different in the atmosphere.
Now I wanna give away what I've taken back
Desire to share or give back what has been regained.
Run away with you toward the night
Expressing a wish to escape with a partner into the night.
A thousand names.
Referring to various identities or personas.
Though there's something in me cannot smile,
An internal struggle preventing genuine happiness.
Don't wanna spend the day retracing steps.
Avoiding repetition and monotony in daily life.
Run away with you toward the light.
Expressing a desire to escape towards positivity and brightness with a companion.
I can't stay long in the morning.
Inability to linger or stay in a particular state, possibly emotional.
Another one went wrong
Acknowledging a past failure or mistake.
It's ok now that you're gone.
Finding acceptance or peace now that someone has departed.
Only in your eyes a sudden need
Recognition of a deep emotional connection seen in the eyes.
I sympathize.
Expressing understanding and shared feelings.
A diamond daze
Describing a state of dazzlement or enchantment.
A thousand strands of sunlight in her eyes.
Depicting a beautiful and vivid image in the partner's eyes.
Now I wanna give away what I've taken back.
Reiterating the desire to share what has been reclaimed.
Step away with you toward the night.
Expressing the intention to step into the night with a companion.
Only in your eyes a sudden need denied
Recognition of an unfulfilled desire reflected in the eyes.
I empathize.
Expressing understanding and shared emotions despite denial.
It's ok now that you're gone
Reiterating acceptance or peace after someone's departure.
Hurry up and sleep,
Encouraging someone to rest or find solace in sleep.
To the night you go.
Directing towards the night as a place of repose.
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