Still
Eternal Longing: Love's Resilience in LaVern Baker's 'Still'
Lyrics
I'm still, still, still, still
The speaker emphasizes their current state of being "still" in various repetitions.
I'm still in love with you
Expressing enduring love for someone despite the passage of time.
And still, still, still, still
Reiteration of the speaker's ongoing emotional state, emphasizing constancy.
I can't love someone new
Despite the desire to move on, the speaker is unable to love someone new.
No one can take your place
Asserting that no one else can replace the person being addressed.
No one ever will, oh, my darling
Underscoring the uniqueness of the addressed person and the lasting impact they had.
I love you, love you still
Declaring continued love for the addressed person.
And still, still
Emphasizing the persistence of emotions, particularly the longing for a past connection.
I miss your magic touch
Expressing a longing for the physical and emotional connection shared in the past.
Still, still
Reiterating the need for the person's magical and unique touch.
I need you, oh so much
Stressing the depth of the speaker's need for the addressed person.
No one shares my embrace
Highlighting the exclusivity of the past embrace, suggesting a unique and irreplaceable bond.
No one ever will, oh, my darling
Repeating the sentiment of the irreplaceable nature of the past connection.
I love you, love you still
Confirming the enduring love for the addressed person.
(I still love you)
Reiteration of the speaker's ongoing love.
Why did you have
Pondering the cause of separation and emotional distress.
To go and grieve me?
Expressing the pain caused by the departure of the addressed person.
Come back, my darling
Pleading for the person to return and stay.
And never leave me
Expressing the desire for the person never to leave again.
Still, still, still, still
Reiteration of the speaker's persistent emotional state, suggesting ongoing heartache.
My heart still aches for you
Expressing continued emotional pain and longing for the addressed person.
Still, still, still, still
Reiteration of the ongoing emotional state until it reaches a breaking point.
Until it breaks in two
Suggesting that the heartache will continue until it eventually breaks.
No one can take your place
Asserting the irreplaceable nature of the addressed person and the persistent love.
No one ever will, oh, my darling
Reiterating the exclusivity and enduring nature of the speaker's love.
I love you, love you still
Declaring ongoing love for the addressed person.
Still, still, still
Repetition of the word "still" to emphasize the enduring quality of the emotions.
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