The Long One
Endless Night: Grappling with Love's Absence
Lyrics
There's no holding you back when you're leaving
Expressing the difficulty of holding back someone who is determined to leave.
I'll have to face it alone until tomorrow
The speaker acknowledges facing the situation alone until the next day.
And as your fading away
Describing the gradual departure of the person, possibly emotionally or physically.
I know it's a matter of hours til the tears begin
Awareness that tears will come shortly, emphasizing the impending emotional pain.
Guess I'll turn out the lights and I'll settle in
Deciding to turn off the lights and settle in, possibly preparing for a difficult night.
For the long one
Referring to the challenging and extended period of emotional distress.
For the restless night
Highlighting the difficulty of getting rest during a night of emotional turmoil.
As your memory fades with no end in sight
Noting the fading memories of the person leaving, with no clear resolution in sight.
It's a strong one and it holds on tight
Describing the emotional strength required to endure the pain and uncertainty.
Laying in the darkness
Setting the scene of being in darkness and expressing a sense of vulnerability.
Praying for the morning sun
Expressing a prayer for the arrival of morning, a metaphor for hope and relief.
It's a long one
Reiterating the prolonged nature of the emotional struggle.
I've been through this before it wasn't easy
Recalling past experiences of difficulty and acknowledging the challenge.
I think I'm ready this time
Expressing a sense of readiness to face the emotional pain this time.
I think I'm ready
Reaffirming the emotional readiness to confront the situation.
I'll lay down on this bed and then
Describing the act of lying down and anticipating the person's touch and presence.
I'll imagine your touch and I'll see your face
Imagining the physical closeness and visualizing the person's face for comfort.
And the shadows will come and surround this place
Acknowledging the encroachment of shadows, possibly symbolic of emotional darkness.
For the long one
Reiterating the enduring nature of the emotional struggle.
For the restless night
Emphasizing the restlessness experienced during the challenging night.
As your memory fades with no end in sight
Highlighting the fading memories with no clear resolution or end in sight.
It's a strong one and it holds on tight
Describing the strength required to endure the emotional turmoil.
Laying in the darkness
Describing the experience of lying in darkness, possibly overwhelmed by emotions.
Praying for the morning sun
Expressing a prayer for the arrival of morning, symbolizing hope and relief.
It's a long one
Reiterating the prolonged and challenging nature of the emotional struggle.
These days go by so fast
Commenting on the fleeting nature of time and how days pass quickly.
I just turn around then they're gone
Reflecting on the speed with which time passes, creating a sense of loss.
And when the night time goes
Describing the extended and lonely experience of nighttime.
It's long and lonely
Further emphasizing the drawn-out and lonely nature of the night.
Holding on and on
Expressing the challenge of holding on and enduring through the night.
For the long one
Reiterating the enduring nature of the emotional struggle.
For the restless night
Emphasizing the restlessness experienced during the challenging night.
As your memory fades with no end in sight
Highlighting the fading memories with no clear resolution or end in sight.
It's a strong one and it holds on tight
Describing the strength required to endure the emotional turmoil.
Laying in the dark
Describing the experience of lying in darkness, possibly overwhelmed by emotions.
Praying for the morning sun
Expressing a prayer for the arrival of morning, symbolizing hope and relief.
It's a long one
Reiterating the prolonged and challenging nature of the emotional struggle.
It's a long one
Summarizing the enduring and challenging nature of the emotional struggle.
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