After We Grey
Long After the Storms: Searching for Love Beyond Grey
Lyrics
There's a bad bad storm rollin'
There is a significant and negative event approaching.
It ain't the kind of storm to bring the rain
It's not a storm that brings physical rain, suggesting a metaphorical challenge or hardship.
There's a deep a dark hole in the middle of us both
There's a profound emotional or relational issue between the speaker and someone else.
And I can't seem to see why you'd leave
The speaker is struggling to understand why the other person would leave.
I know it ain't the way it was before
The current situation is different from the past, and there is recognition of this change.
Sometimes I wonder if you like me at all
Questioning if the other person still has affection or positive feelings.
And I'm tired but I got strength to carry on
Despite feeling tired, the speaker finds strength to persevere.
So I'll keep fightin' for you it's all I know
Determination to keep fighting for the relationship because it's the only course of action known.
Long after we grey long after the storms
Looking into the distant future when both individuals are older.
Will you be here will you be gone
Questioning whether the other person will still be present or gone during difficult times.
Long after we grey when our kids are all grown
Considering the partner's presence when their children are grown.
Will you be here will I stand alone
Concern about standing alone in the future, indicating fear of abandonment.
There's a bad bad storm rollin'
Repetition of the anticipation of a significant and negative event.
It ain't the kind of storm to bring the rain
Reiteration that the impending storm is not a typical one bringing rain.
There's a deep a dark hole in the middle of us both
Emphasizing the deep emotional issue between the speaker and the other person.
And I can't seem to see why you'd leave
Repeating the struggle to comprehend the reasons for the partner's departure.
You'd think I'd see the writing on the wall
Acknowledging that signs of the impending separation were present but not noticed.
But 20 years is too long to give up for me
Resisting giving up on a long-term relationship despite challenges.
But you're gone you may be here but you're gone
The other person may physically be present, but emotionally distant or gone.
I just miss the way we used to be
Nostalgia for the past and the way the relationship used to be.
Long after we grey long after the storms
Repetition of the theme of looking into the future when both are elderly.
Will you be here will you be gone
Questioning the partner's commitment during challenging times.
Long after we grey when our kids are all grown
Considering the partner's presence when their children are grown.
Will you be here will I stand alone
Expressing fear of being alone in the future.
I know it ain't the way it was before
Reiteration that the current situation is different from the past.
Sometimes I wonder if you like me at all
Continued uncertainty about the partner's feelings.
And I'm scared that our best days are done and gone
Fear that the best days of the relationship are over.
But I'll keep fightin' for you it's all I know
Despite the fear, the speaker remains committed and determined to fight for the relationship.
Long after we grey long after the storms
Reiteration of the theme of looking into the future when both are elderly.
Will you be here will you be gone
Questioning the partner's commitment during challenging times.
Long after we grey when our kids are all grown
Considering the partner's presence when their children are grown.
Will you be here will I stand alone
Expressing fear of being alone in the future.
There's a bad bad storm rollin'
Repetition of the anticipation of a significant and negative event.
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