Edge of the World
Reflections on Unrequited Longing
Lyrics
Well every piece of me is trying hard to be a good friend
Expressing the effort to be a good friend despite personal struggles.
But every piece of me is broken hearted over what we could've been
Feeling heartbroken about missed possibilities in the relationship.
And I could flee to the tallest peaks oh the furthest seas
Contemplating escape to distant places, but thoughts of the person persist.
And still you're on my mind
Despite physical distance, the person remains in the singer's thoughts.
Haunt me all of the time
Feelings of being haunted and preoccupied by the person constantly.
In a way I can't explain
Describing an unexplainable emotional connection that lingers.
I thought I might get away
Initial hope of escaping the thoughts, possibly through isolation.
At the edge of the world
Reference to being at the edge of the world, a metaphor for isolation.
But still I see you there
Despite efforts to escape, the person's presence is still perceived.
The wind is dying down now and the moon is on fire
Setting the scene with calming weather and celestial imagery.
I swear I see a hundred thousand stars couldn't be much higher
Expressing the vastness of the situation, emphasizing the person's significance.
And I know it's not your fault I can't move on
Acknowledging difficulty in moving on but not blaming the person.
You've got some kind of hold over me
Recognition of an emotional hold the person has over the singer.
Yeah you're on my mind
Reiteration of the person being consistently in the singer's thoughts.
Haunt me all of the time
Continued feeling of being haunted and unable to explain emotions.
In a way I can't explain
Revisiting the unexplainable emotional connection previously mentioned.
I thought I might get away
Reflection on the unsuccessful attempt to escape and move on.
At the edge of the world
Reiteration of being at the edge of the world as a metaphor for isolation.
But still I see you there
Despite isolation, the person's presence is still felt.
Yeah I see you there
Reaffirmation of perceiving the person even in isolation.
I guess I'll see you there
Acceptance of the inevitable encounter with the person.
I guess I'll see you there
Acknowledging the anticipation of meeting the person in the future.
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