Lyrics
Come and tell me, who stole your smile?
Capturing the loss of joy and seeking information on its thief.
I wanna help you girl, to laugh a while
Expressing a desire to bring laughter back into the girl's life.
'Cause everybody feels the power sometimes
Acknowledging that everyone experiences moments of empowerment.
To heal with kind affection
Highlighting the healing potential of gentle affection.
Everybody's heart is troubled at times
Stating that everyone faces troubled times in their hearts.
In need of some protection
Expressing the universal need for protection during difficult times.
If I could only touch you
Expressing a desire to physically connect for comfort.
I know you'd like it
Confident that physical touch would be appreciated.
But every time I try to reach you
Expressing difficulty in reaching the person due to their fear.
You run away frightened
Describing the girl's tendency to avoid closeness out of fear.
Somebody wants you
Acknowledging that there is someone who desires the person.
Somebody needs you
Highlighting the person's importance to someone else.
Somebody loves you
Affirming that someone loves the person just as they are.
Just the way you are
Emphasizing acceptance of the person's true self.
Nobody knows just how long
Underlining the uncertainty about the duration of caring for the person.
Nobody knows just how strong
Expressing uncertainty about the depth of emotional strength.
I've cared for you through all these years
Stating a commitment to caring for the person over the years.
You know I love you darlin'
Expressing love despite the person's resistance to hearing it.
But you don't wanna hear
Highlighting the person's reluctance to accept expressions of love.
'Cause everything I try to tell you
Expressing frustration that attempts to communicate are ignored.
Goes in one ear and out the other
Describing the person's lack of receptivity to spoken words.
I can't quite put my finger on it
Expressing difficulty in understanding the person's attitude.
It seems you just don't bother
Noting the perceived indifference or lack of concern from the person.
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