Shadows of the Summertime
Eternal Yearning: Shadows of Summertime Unveiled
Lyrics
Shadows of the summertime
Reference to the enduring memories and impressions of summer
Grow long and lovely like a woman you can hardly hold
Summer's impact grows profound and beautiful, akin to a woman's allure that is challenging to grasp
The shadows of the summertime groan like a lover to me
The lingering essence of summer expresses itself like the moans of a lover
I was hoping later we'd meet at a party
Anticipation of a meeting at a party with someone equally eager to depart
That the both of us were dying to leave
Both individuals desire to leave the party early
Take a little drive beneath the planets, stars, the moon and the trees
Suggesting a serene drive under celestial bodies and nature
Don't let go
Emphasis on holding on, possibly in a relationship context
You're my strongest hold
Expressing the significance of the person as a source of strength
And I can't hold on forever
A recognition that holding on has its limits and can't last indefinitely
Unless you're holding on to me
The importance of mutual commitment for a lasting connection
I found out at a rock n roll show
Realization at a rock concert that he won't be easily discarded in a relationship
That I'll never be a card in the hand that you fold
Metaphorically stating he won't be a disposable card in a game of chance
Yeah I pushed my chips in, laid out all my money
Committing fully and risking everything for love
It was easy for me
Expressing the ease with which he invested in the relationship
So don't shake me up
Request to avoid disruptions or unsettling events
Don't wake me up, please
A plea to remain undisturbed, possibly in a state of contentment
I'm just sleepwalking in America's dream
Metaphorically sleepwalking through the American dream
Waited on the river card to take me all the way to the sea
Waiting for a decisive moment, akin to a poker player waiting for a crucial card
Don't let go
Reiteration of the importance of holding on in a relationship
You're my strongest hold
Reaffirmation of the partner as a source of strength
And I can't hold on forever
Recognition that the act of holding on has a finite duration
Unless you're holding on to me
The importance of mutual commitment for a lasting connection
Don't let go
Reiteration of the importance of holding on in a relationship
You're my strongest hold
Reaffirmation of the partner as a source of strength
And I can't hold on forever
Recognition that the act of holding on has a finite duration
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