The Last Thing on My Mind
Unspoken Farewells: Reflecting on Love's Regret in 'The Last Thing on My Mind'
Lyrics
It's a lesson too late for the learnin'
Realizing a lesson when it's too late to learn
Made of sand, made of sand
Comparing the transient nature of life to sand
In the wink of an eye my soul is turnin'
Feeling a sudden and profound change in one's soul
In your hand, in your hand
Suggesting vulnerability by placing the soul in someone else's hand
Are you goin' away with no word of farewell?
Questioning if the person is leaving without saying goodbye
Will there be not a trace left behind?
Wondering if there will be no evidence or memory left
Well, I could've loved you better, didn't mean to be unkind
Expressing regret for not showing love adequately
You know that was the last thing on my mind
Clarifying that not intending to be unkind was the last thought
As we walk on my thoughts keep a tumblin'
Reflecting on thoughts that persistently trouble the mind
Round and round, round and round
Emphasizing the cyclical and repetitive nature of these thoughts
Underneath our feet the subway rumblin'
Noticing the background noise and chaos beneath the surface
Underground, underground
Highlighting the hidden and unspoken aspects of a situation
Are you goin' away with no word of farewell?
Reiterating the uncertainty about a farewell without words
Will there be not a trace left behind?
Questioning if there will be no evidence or remnants of departure
Well, I could've loved you better, didn't mean to be unkind
Acknowledging the possibility of better love and expressing remorse
You know that was the last thing on my mind
Reaffirming that not intending to be unkind was the final thought
You've got reasons a plenty for goin'
Recognizing multiple reasons for the person's departure
This I know, this I know
Confirming awareness of the stated reasons
For the weeds have been steadily growin'
Describing the gradual deterioration of the relationship
Please don't go, please don't go
Pleading for the person not to leave despite the challenges
Are you goin' away with no word of farewell?
Repeating the question about leaving without farewell
Will there be not a trace left behind?
Reiterating the concern about the absence of traces
Well, I could've loved you better, didn't mean to be unkind
Expressing remorse for not offering a more profound love
You know that was the last thing on my mind
Restating that not intending to be unkind was the final thought
Are you goin' away with no word of farewell?
Asking again about leaving without a farewell
Will there be not a trace left behind?
Repeating the concern about the absence of traces
I could've loved you better, didn't mean to be unkind
Acknowledging the potential for a better expression of love
You know that was the last thing on my mind
Affirming that not intending to be unkind was the final thought
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