Child I Can See Ya
Journey of Resilience: Embracing Love and Longing
Lyrics
Don't cry, child I can see ya
Assuring the child not to cry, expressing the ability to perceive the child's emotions.
You're too scared to come home
Noting the child's fear or hesitation to return home.
Just leave all of your worries
Suggesting the child leave behind worries outside, implying a need for escapism.
Out there where they belong
Encouraging the child to keep worries where they belong, outside.
What dream keeps you running
Questioning the dream that motivates the child's journey from New York to LA.
From New York to LA?
Highlighting the vast distance covered in pursuit of the dream.
You must be oh so hungry
Suggesting the child's hunger for a place to stay, possibly searching for a home.
For some place you can stay oh I can see ya
Reiterating the ability to see the child and acknowledging their progress.
You're almost there oh I can see ya
Reassuring the child that they are almost reaching their destination.
You're almost there
Repeating the encouragement that the child is almost there, nearing their goal.
And I hope that you know I love you
Expressing love for the child, emphasizing its continuity even when the child is away.
Even when you are gone
Hopeful sentiment that the child will recognize the love, even in their absence.
And I hope someday you'll see that
Expressing a wish for the child to understand that all paths lead to the same destination.
All these roads lead to one oh I can see ya
Reiterating the ability to perceive the child's progress toward their goal.
You're almost there oh I can see ya
Reassuring the child once again that they are almost reaching their destination.
You're almost there you're almost there
Emphasizing the proximity of the child to their goal.
I live in the valleys i live under your bed
Describing the speaker's residence in the valleys and under the child's bed, suggesting a close connection.
I dwell in the silence that
Highlighting the speaker's presence in the silence that the child keeps from their mind.
You keep from your head oh I can see ya
Reiterating the ability to see the child and noting their nearing success.
You're almost there oh I can see ya
Reassuring the child once more that they are almost reaching their destination.
You're almost there
Confirming the imminent accomplishment of the child's journey.
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