Here You Are
Rediscovering Lost Smiles: Here You Are by John McDermott
Lyrics
Well hello,
Expressing surprise and greeting.
Never thought I'd see that face again
Unexpectedly encountering a familiar face.
Lord I can't remember when the last time was
Reflecting on the inability to recall the last meeting.
But here you are
Emphasizing the present existence of the person.
Hidden in a box of odds and ends
Describing the person being stored among miscellaneous items.
Tucked between some pictures of old friends
Noting the person's presence in old pictures.
My Old Friend
Referring to the person as an old friend.
These things just needed going through
Explaining the need to sort through belongings.
The last thing I thought I'd find is you
Expressing surprise at finding the old friend.
But here you are
Reiterating the unexpected presence of the person.
Smiling that smile
Describing the person's smiling expression.
Breezy as a summer day
Comparing the person's demeanor to a carefree summer day.
And here you are
Acknowledging the person's existence.
Looking at me that easy way
Describing the person's easy and comfortable gaze.
As if to say, here you are
Indicating the person's presence with a sense of recognition.
Well I know I really ought to toss you out
Acknowledging the need to part with the person.
Some day I'll just have to lie about why you're here
Anticipating the day when a false reason will be given for the person's presence.
But here I am
Acknowledging a willingness to take a risk with the person.
Taking another chance with you
Expressing a decision to give the person another chance.
Taking another glance or two
Taking additional looks at the person.
At those eyes
Focusing on the person's eyes.
And here's a kiss for old time's sake
Symbolic gesture of affection for the past.
Thank God that hearts don't really break
Grateful for emotional resilience.
We lost each other then lost track
Recalling a period of separation and losing touch.
But I had a feeling one day you'd be back
Having a premonition about the person's return.
And here you are
Acknowledging the person's actual return.
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