Darlin'
Yearning Echoes: Unveiling the Heart's Questions in Josh Ritter's Darlin'
Lyrics
How much do you think?
Reflecting on the extent of contemplation or thought.
How many tears do I have to drink?
Expressing emotional pain and questioning the need for further suffering.
How much do I have left?
Considering the remaining amount, possibly of time or resources.
How much blood in one man's chest?
Questioning the capacity for emotional endurance, symbolized by blood in the chest.
Darlin'
Term of endearment, setting the tone for the speaker's request.
Will you let me call you let you Darlin'?
Asking for permission to use the endearing term "Darlin'."
When will you let me call you Darlin'?
Repeating the request, indicating a desire for closeness.
Please
An urgent plea, expressing emotional need.
Darlin'
Reiteration of the term "Darlin'" and the desire to use it.
Will you let me call you let you Darlin'?
Repeating the request for permission and closeness.
When will you let me call you Darlin'?
Emphasizing the longing to use the endearing term.
It's what I need.
Stating that the speaker needs the endearing term "Darlin'."
How much do you want?
Questioning the level of desire or commitment.
Does it depend on what I've got?
Wondering if the desire is contingent on material possessions.
How much longer can this go
Raising a question about the duration of a situation.
if I'm not sure and you don't know?
Expressing uncertainty and the lack of mutual understanding.
Darlin'
Repeating the term "Darlin'" in the context of the plea.
Will you let me call you let you Darlin'?
Requesting permission to use the endearing term.
When will you let me call you Darlin'?
Reiterating the desire to address the other person as "Darlin'."
Please
Emphasizing the urgency of the request.
Darlin'
Expressing the need to use the endearing term for emotional fulfillment.
Will you let me call you let you Darlin'?
Repeating the request for permission and closeness.
When will you let me call you Darlin'?
Reiterating the desire to call the other person "Darlin'."
It's what I need.
Affirming that using the endearing term is crucial for the speaker's well-being.
Darlin', Darlin', I'm just out here ringing bells
Indicating a symbolic action of ringing bells, possibly related to seeking attention or connection.
Darlin', Darlin', am I supposed to prove myself
Pondering the necessity of proving oneself and the challenges associated with it.
If you won't let me prove myself?
Expressing frustration at the inability to prove oneself without the other person's cooperation.
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