Lyrics
Don't try to make yourself remember, darling
Advising not to force memories, expressing affection ("darling").
Don't look for me, I'm just a story you've been told
Acknowledging being a part of someone's narrative but not actively present.
So let's pretend a little longer
Suggesting to prolong a make-believe scenario.
'Cause when we're gone
Implying a transient existence with the inevitability of departure.
Everything goes on
Highlighting the continuity of life even after their departure.
Well, you were staring at the window
Recalling a moment of looking out the window.
And I said, "I wanna take you to the sea"
Expressing a desire to share an experience, possibly at the sea.
And when I'm better, we'll do everything
Promising future plans once the speaker is better.
I gotta stop making promises I can't keep
Admitting to making commitments that are difficult to fulfill.
But if I was gone tomorrow, won't the waves crash on?
Raising a contemplative question about the persistence of natural elements after one's absence.
Is it selfish that I'm happy as we pass the setting sun?
Reflecting on personal happiness despite potential selfishness.
Someday I'll be overcast, but you won't have to cry
Anticipating a future emotional challenge but assuring comfort.
'Cause we'll do the grieving while I'm by your side
Sharing a commitment to face grief together.
I said
Introducing a recurring theme or message.
Don't try to make yourself remember, darling
Repeating the advice to avoid forcing memories.
Don't look for me, I'm just a story you've been told
Reiterating being a part of a past story.
So let's pretend a little longer
Encouraging the continuation of make-believe.
'Cause when we're gone
Reiterating the idea that life goes on after departure.
Everything goes on
Emphasizing the persistence of life despite fears.
And I'm so scared of getting used to this
Expressing fear of becoming accustomed to a situation.
All the vines that keep you tethered in your room
Describing emotional ties represented by metaphorical vines.
Someday both of us are leaving here
Anticipating a future departure for both individuals.
But for now, I'll just bring to the sea to you, ooh
Promising to bring elements of the sea to the other person.
When you meet me in the daylight like we did before
Recalling a meeting in daylight and physical closeness.
Then I felt you on my shoulder, and you weren't suffering anymore
Describing a comforting moment and the end of suffering.
You said, "I'm sorry that you worry, but don't apologize"
Apologizing for causing worry and discouraging apologies in return.
I told you to forget me, but you stayed by my side
Encouraging forgetting but acknowledging steadfast support.
When I said
Repeating the earlier advice not to force memories.
Don't try to make yourself remember, darling
Reiterating the request not to actively seek or remember.
Don't look for me, I'm just a story you've been told
Reemphasizing being part of a past narrative.
So let's pretend a little longer
Suggesting to continue pretending even after departure.
And when we're gone, ah
Anticipating life's continuation after their departure.
Everything goes on
Concluding that everything goes on after their absence.
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