Never Never
Yearning Echoes: Little Dragon's 'Never Never' Unveils Unattainable Longings
Lyrics
I could never have what you have.
Expressing inability to possess what someone else has.
I could never have what you have.
Reiteration of the speaker's inability to possess what someone else has.
Something
Introduction of an unspecified "something" creating an emotional impact.
Got me
Feeling affected or influenced by the unknown "something."
So tired
Expressing exhaustion or weariness.
Frozen
Feeling emotionally cold or numb.
Inside
Internally affected or constrained.
Heart was
Experiencing a heightened heartbeat, possibly due to emotional stress.
Pounding
Emphasizing the intense emotional impact, suggesting internal turmoil.
'Cause I knew that
Anticipation or awareness of a forthcoming revelation or realization.
I could never have what you have.
Repetition of the inability to possess what someone else has, reinforcing the theme.
I could never have what you have.
Continued emphasis on the unattainability of what someone else possesses.
I'll be the thief,
Declaration of the speaker's willingness to adopt a role as a "thief."
Boy.
Addressing or referring to someone as "Boy," possibly implying a specific individual.
Whisper to me,
Requesting communication or disclosure through a whispered conversation.
Please.
An appeal for information or understanding.
'Cause I could never have what you have.
Reiteration of the speaker's inability to possess what someone else has.
I could never have what you have.
Restating the theme of being unable to have what someone else possesses.
Days been
Commenting on the rapid passage of time or life events.
Going
Acknowledging the swift pace of days passing.
So fast
Feeling the urgency to keep up with the pace of life.
Trying
Expressing effort in trying to keep pace with life's demands.
To keep
The continued effort to keep up with the rapid pace of life.
Up now
Expressing the challenge of staying current or ahead.
Tell me
Seeking an explanation or reason for someone's flight or departure.
Why you fly.
Possibly questioning the motives behind someone's actions, particularly their decision to "fly."
I could never have what you have.
Reiteration of the inability to possess what someone else has.
I'll be the thief,
Restating the willingness to adopt the role of a "thief."
Boy.
Repetition of addressing or referring to someone as "Boy."
Whisper to me,
Reiteration of the request for whispered communication.
Now.
A sense of immediacy or urgency in the request for communication.
I could never have what you have.
Continued emphasis on the unattainability of what someone else possesses.
I could never have what you have.
Final reiteration of the theme, concluding the expression of longing or unfulfilled desire.
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