As Long as He Needs Me
Love's Resilience: Embracing Sunshine After Life's Storms
Lyrics
When the sun comes out
Anticipation of positive change or happiness represented by the sun coming out.
And the rain stops beating on my window pane
Relief from difficulties symbolized by the rain stopping and beating on the window pane.
When the sun comes out
Reiteration of the hopeful theme introduced in line 1.
There'll be bluebirds 'round my door, singing like they did before
Expectation of a return to happiness, with bluebirds symbolizing joy.
That old storm broke out
Reference to a past emotional storm or turmoil.
And my man went off and left me in the rain
A lover leaving during a difficult time (rain).
Though he's gone I doubt
Expressing doubt about the permanence of the departure.
If he'll stay away for good, I'd stop living if he would
Desire for the lover's return, even if it means stopping one's own life.
Love is funny
Reflection on the unpredictable nature of love.
It's not always peaches, cream and honey
Love is not always easy and may involve challenges.
Just when everything looked bright and sunny
Contrast between a positive moment and the sudden arrival of difficulties.
Suddenly the storm clouds came
Metaphor for unexpected challenges disrupting a positive situation.
I'll never be the same
Impact of challenges on the person, leading to a lasting change.
'Til the sun comes out
Reiteration of the hope for better times when the sun comes out.
And the rain stops beating on my window pane
Desire for relief and an end to emotional distress.
If my heart holds out
Hope that the heart endures despite challenges.
Let it rain and let it pour
Willingness to face challenges as long as happiness returns.
There'll be bluebirds 'round my door
Expectation of joy and positivity once again.
Love is funny
Reiteration of the unpredictable nature of love.
It's not always peaches, cream and honey
Love is not always perfect, emphasizing its complexities.
Just when everything looked bright and sunny
Contrast between bright and sunny moments and sudden challenges.
Suddenly the storm clouds came
Continuation of the metaphor of storm clouds representing difficulties.
I'll never be the same
Impact of challenges on personal transformation.
'Til the sun comes out
Hope for better times reiterated through the metaphor of the sun.
And the rain stops beating on my window pane
Desire for relief and an end to emotional distress.
If my heart holds out
Hope that the heart endures despite challenges.
Let it rain and let it pour
Willingness to face challenges as long as happiness returns.
It will not be long before
Expression of confidence that challenges will not last.
There's a knocking at my door
Expectation of a positive change or the return of a loved one.
And you'll know the man love
Recognition of the presence of love when joy returns.
Walked in when the sun comes out
Belief that love will return with happiness symbolized by the sun.
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