Longshot
Miracle and Long Shots: Unraveling the Mysteries of Kim Tillman's 'Longshot'
Lyrics
Where had you gone
Expressing curiosity about the whereabouts of someone
I found you?
Reflecting on finding the person in question
Where were you dreaming to go?
Inquiring about the destination or aspirations of the individual
What did you imagine
Asking about the person's thoughts or dreams
When my arms were
Recalling a moment when the speaker's arms were around the person
Wrapped around you?
Reflecting on a past embrace or closeness
And what would you say yes to
Pondering what the person would agree to when the speaker has refused
When I've said no?
Exploring the dynamics of agreement and disagreement in the relationship
It's a miracle
Describing the proximity of the person as a miraculous occurrence
You're near me
Acknowledging the slim chance of the person remaining close
It's a long shot that you'll stay
Emphasizing the uncertainty and difficulty of the relationship
Oh you think you see me clearly
Challenging the person's perception of the speaker
I'm a long long ways away
Conveying a sense of distance and remoteness
I brought a gun to a knife fight once
Recounting a past conflict where the speaker used excessive force
It messed the whole damn thing up
Highlighting the negative consequences of the speaker's actions
We tried to settle
Describing an attempt to determine superiority among individuals
Who was the best among us
Reflecting on the failure of settling the dispute
I pulled the trigger
Admitting to taking drastic action with a firearm
Now we're all just out of luck
Expressing the collective misfortune resulting from the speaker's choice
It's a miracle
Reiterating the miraculous nature of the person's proximity
You're near me
Emphasizing the continued uncertainty and unlikelihood of the person staying close
It's a long shot that you'll stay
Oh you think you see me clearly
Challenging the person's perception of the speaker's identity
I'm a long long ways away
Reiterating the considerable distance between the speaker and the person
I'm a long long ways away
I'm a long long ways away
-It's a miracle
Stressing the miraculous nature of the person's proximity once again
You're near me
Reiterating the slim chance of the person staying close
It's a long shot that you'll stay
Oh you think you see me clearly
Challenging the person's perception once more
I'm a long long ways away
Underlining the significant distance between the speaker and the person
I'm a long long ways away
I'm a long long ways away
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