Hands
Allison's Hands: Seeking Trust, Love, and Acceptance
Lyrics
I've been singing of Allison's hands in my hands
The singer has been singing about holding Allison's hands in his hands.
But she keeps them in her pocket
Allison keeps her hands in her pocket, possibly hiding or keeping them reserved.
She hides them in the sand
She hides her hands in the sand, suggesting a desire to conceal or protect something valuable.
I remember so well dark nights, spine to spine
The singer recalls intimate moments in the past, being close to Allison at night.
So she has to stay behind to recover
Allison has to remain behind to recover, possibly from emotional wounds or difficulties.
Be free
An expression of hope for Allison to be free from whatever holds her back.
I am thinking of Allison's trust
The singer reflects on Allison's trust, finding it challenging to earn or maintain.
It's been so hard to find
Expressing the difficulty in finding Allison's trust.
I know I won't get it this time
Admits the belief that the singer won't gain Allison's trust this time.
By writing a catchy melody line
Suggests that simply creating a catchy melody won't help in gaining Allison's trust.
I am dreaming of Allison's light
The singer dreams about Allison's brightness or positivity.
Coming into to bloom
Hopes for Allison to flourish, but acknowledges the limitation of dreams.
But my dreams will never do
Dreams alone are insufficient to bring about the desired outcome.
The comfort that she needs I can't provide
The singer realizes they cannot provide the comfort that Allison needs.
It's a choice to just react
Acknowledges the need to choose how to respond in difficult situations.
I'm gonna learn that lesson
Expresses a commitment to learn this lesson for a lifetime.
For the rest of my life
Implies a determination to not dwell on past hardships.
Going through hell
Describes enduring tough times without looking back.
No, I won't look back
A firm decision not to dwell on the past or regrets.
But if you want to show me life
Openness to experiencing life if someone is willing to show it, but with a recognition that it might not happen.
The offier is open
Offering the opportunity for someone to share life experiences.
But you still won't arrive
Despite the invitation, the person the singer wants to share experiences with might not arrive.
We could be equals
An aspiration for equality in a relationship.
Finally arrive
Hopes for reaching a state of equality and mutual understanding.
So in love in the middle of the ride
Describes being deeply in love while navigating through life's journey.
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