Anyway
Tides of Love: Navigating Emotions in Joe Little's 'Anyway'
Lyrics
Every time the tide comes in I'm reminded
Reflection on how the tide's arrival triggers memories.
Of something maybe you might have said
Suggestion of a past conversation or statement from the person being addressed.
About our love and all the fish in the sea
Reference to their love amidst a vast array of options.
Time rolls on but still your love's got me blinded
Despite time passing, love's impact remains strong, causing a lack of clarity.
I'm trying to watch the news on TV
Difficulty focusing on current events due to the absence of the person.
And I'm struggling cos you're not here with me
The struggle to cope with the absence emotionally.
I try to tell myself I
Contemplating a decision or attitude.
I won't fight
A resolve not to engage in conflict.
I won't try to make it right
Rejecting attempts to fix things.
I won't beg
Refusing to plead or beg for reconciliation.
Cos you're tired
Acknowledgment of the other person's fatigue.
But I'll do it anyway
Determination to act regardless of obstacles.
Every time the tide comes in I get lost
Sensory loss or being overwhelmed as the tide comes in.
In all the words I wish I could say
The desire to express unspoken feelings during these moments.
About our love and all the things we could be
Contemplation of what their love could achieve.
I don't want to make a fuss I don't want to get into us again
Reluctance to create conflict or revisit past issues.
But it's all that I can think about
Unable to prevent thoughts from gravitating towards the relationship.
I try to tell myself I
Reiteration of not engaging in conflict or efforts to mend things.
I won't fight
Reaffirmation of the decision not to fight.
I won't try to make it right
Commitment to not try to fix the situation.
I won't beg
Refusal to plead for resolution due to the other person's weariness.
Cos you're tired
Recognition of the other person's fatigue once more.
I said I
Repeat of the decision not to engage in conflict.
I won't fight
Reiteration of refusing attempts to make things right.
I won't try to make it right
Commitment not to attempt reconciliation.
I won't beg
Decision to refrain from pleading, considering the other's fatigue.
Cos you're tired
Acknowledgment of the other person's tiredness once more.
But I'll do it anyway
Determination to act despite the challenges.
I'll do it anyway
Reaffirmation of the commitment to act despite obstacles.
I'll do it anyway
Continued determination to proceed despite difficulties.
For how long
Questioning the duration of this situation or emotional state.
Maybe years to come
Consideration of a prolonged time frame for the situation.
I won't beg
Rejection of pleading for reconciliation or resolution.
I won't cry
Commitment not to express sorrow or distress.
I said I
Reiteration of the decision not to engage in conflict.
I won't fight
Commitment not to try to fix the situation.
I won't try to make it right
Final refusal to attempt to mend things.
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