Lyrics
There's a comfort that's come
Expressing a sense of comfort that has recently emerged.
From knowin' you're near
Highlighting the reassurance of being close to someone.
Though I don't hear your voice
Acknowledging a lack of direct communication, possibly emotional distance.
We've drifted apart
Describing a separation that has occurred.
Like ships in the dark
Using the metaphor of ships in the dark to illustrate the unintentional nature of the separation.
My darling it was never by choice
Emphasizing that the drift was not a deliberate choice.
Words said in anger
Referring to words spoken in anger that caused a disconnect.
That turned us to strangers
Describing the consequences of anger, leading to a sense of being strangers.
Tears that stain the path of dreams we chased
Reflecting on the emotional impact of shared dreams and the tears that have marked the journey.
A moment's lapse of trust
Highlighting the fragility of trust and its potential to damage relationships.
Can never define us
Stating that such lapses cannot define or destroy the foundation they've built together.
Or lay this castle that we've built to waste
Referring to their relationship as a castle that should not be laid to waste.
I want so to hold you
Expressing a strong desire to embrace the other person.
Though I don't deserve to
Acknowledging a feeling of not deserving such closeness.
And doors once open lie closed
Noting the closure of once-open doors, possibly symbolizing missed opportunities.
It's always been a fault of mine
Admitting a personal fault of remembering only the positive moments.
Rememberin' only the good times
Revealing a tendency to focus on the good times, possibly ignoring challenges.
It's one of the many you know
Acknowledging this as one of many personal flaws.
My sweet little Woodland Rose
Using the metaphor of "Woodland Rose" as a term of endearment for the person.
My sweet Woodland Rose
Repeating the affectionate term for emphasis.
If what I've heard's true
Addressing the possibility of the person being with someone new.
You're with someone new
Implying an inevitability in the face of separation.
It was only a matter of time
Noting the passage of time in overcoming emotional wounds.
Took many moons to overcome my wounds
Symbolizing the burying of pride as a necessary step in healing.
And I buried that sword called pride
Emphasizing that no amount of physical or temporal distance can break their connection.
No amount of distance
Assuring constant presence and support, especially during lonely moments.
Or time's slow persistance
Reiterating the desire to hold the person, despite feelings of unworthiness.
Can sever the bond we share
Pointing out the closure of doors as a recurring personal flaw.
If you're feelin' alone
Repeating the fault of remembering only positive aspects.
And your mind starts to roam
Acknowledging this as one of several personal flaws.
Know that I'll always be there
Reiterating the affectionate term for the person, emphasizing sweetness.
I want so to hold you
Repeating the affectionate term for emphasis.
Though I don't deserve to
Addressing the persistent separation and its non-deliberate nature.
And doors once open lie closed
Expressing the ongoing desire to hold the person, even if perceived as undeserving.
It's always been a fault of mine
Reiterating the closure of doors and the fault of selective memory.
Rememberin' only the good times
Acknowledging the tendency to focus only on positive memories.
It's one of the many you know
Admitting this as one of many personal flaws.
My sweet little Woodland Rose
Repeating the metaphorical term of endearment for emphasis.
My sweet Woodland Rose
Reiterating the affectionate term for emphasis.
We've drifted apart
Recalling the earlier mention of drifting apart, emphasizing the unintentional nature.
Like ships in the dark
Reiterating the metaphor of ships in the dark to emphasize lack of choice in the separation.
My darling it was never
Reaffirming that the separation was not a deliberate choice.
By choice
Emphasizing that the distance was not
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