Lyrics
It’s been a long, long night
Expressing the passage of a prolonged and challenging time.
You know I’ll stay up even longer
Commitment to staying awake for an extended period, emphasizing dedication.
But you were worth the fight
Acknowledging the challenges faced in the relationship, implying it was worth the effort.
You ease the pain and hunger
Highlighting the partner's positive impact in alleviating emotional pain and hunger.
So while you sleep
Expressing vigilance while the partner is asleep.
and while you dream
Emphasizing the partner's presence in dreams, suggesting a deep connection.
I will stay awake
Commitment to staying awake, indicating dedication to the relationship.
and dream of you
Dreaming of the partner, underlining the significance of the relationship in thoughts.
Dream you’ll say the words,
Expressing a desire for the partner to vocalize love or commitment.
dream you’ll be the one
Desiring the partner to be the one expressing love and commitment.
Say you’ll stay, say you’ll watch
Requesting the partner to affirm staying, watching, and not leaving.
Say you’ll never go away
Seeking assurance that the partner will not depart.
Say you’ll be forever with me
Long-term commitment, wishing for the partner to be with them forever.
Say you’ll never wanna leave
Expressing a desire for the partner to never want to leave.
I heard it ain’t a long life
Reflection on life's brevity, emphasizing the importance of not wasting time.
So I sure don’t wanna waste it
Expressing a reluctance to squander the limited time available.
But I don’t wanna walk alone
Expressing a preference for shared experiences over solitude.
I wanna walk together
Desiring companionship and partnership in life's journey.
So take my hand and know
Symbolic gesture of offering a hand, indicating willingness to journey together.
we’re headed somewhere better
Expressing optimism about heading towards a better future together.
Better than the words,
Comparing the relationship to something superior to mere words or expressions.
better than lines
Highlighting the surpassing value of the relationship over ordinary communication.
Say you’ll stay, say you’ll watch
Reiteration of the desire for the partner to stay, watch, and never leave.
Say you’ll never go away
Reaffirmation of the request for the partner's enduring presence.
Say you’ll be forever with me
Emphasizing the desire for a perpetual commitment from the partner.
Say you’ll never wanna leave
Expressing a wish for the partner's enduring affection and commitment.
Say you’ll be forever with me,
Reiteration of the desire for the partner's perpetual presence, especially for the speaker.
Girl I never wanna leave
Affirmation of the speaker's commitment to never leaving the girl.
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