Lyrics
My heart is a lonely street
Expressing a feeling of emotional isolation, describing the heart metaphorically as a lonely street.
When you're far away
Emphasizing the loneliness when the person is physically distant.
Don't you miss me, baby?
Pleading for attention and affection, questioning the absence of communication.
Why don't you call me and say
Expressing a desire for a call or message to bridge the emotional gap.
"I've been missin' you, girl, like the sun
Describing the intensity of missing with a simile, comparing it to the longing for sunlight.
I've been workin' so hard
Acknowledging hard work, with a mix of enjoyment and challenges, possibly hinting at the speaker's life.
Most of it fun, but some of it grey
Highlighting the contrast between the enjoyable and challenging aspects of life.
Like it was today, I've gotta run"
Expressing the need to leave abruptly, possibly due to responsibilities or commitments.
Half the time I'm so scared I care so much
Admitting fear and vulnerability in caring deeply about the relationship.
Lying in bed, I imagine that you and I touch
Imagining intimate moments in bed, reflecting on the emotional connection.
And it feels so real to me
Describing the vividness and authenticity of the emotional experience.
I wanna call you and say
Expressing the desire to communicate and share feelings.
"I've been missin' you, boy, like the sun
Using a simile to convey the intensity of missing someone, this time directed at a boy.
I've been workin' so hard
Acknowledging hard work again, with a similar mix of enjoyment and challenges.
Most of it fun, but some of it grey
Highlighting the contrasting aspects of life, both fun and challenging.
Like it was today, I've gotta run"
Expressing the need to leave or end the interaction, suggesting a busy or demanding schedule.
I've gotta run
Reiterating the urgency or necessity to depart or end the conversation.
I've been missin' you, girl, like the Sun
Repeating the intensity of missing someone, this time directed at a girl.
We've been shooting all night
Describing a scene or event that has been ongoing throughout the night.
But the scene isn't done
Indicating that the scene or event is not yet concluded.
And I've got my friends
Referring to the speaker's friends who are assisting in tying up loose ends.
To pick up the loose ends
Highlighting the importance of completing or resolving various matters.
And I've got your picture, 'til I see you again
Mentioning the presence of a picture as a substitute for the person's physical presence until a reunion.
But it doesn't whisper to me
Expressing that the picture does not convey the comforting or reassuring messages the speaker needs.
All of the things I need to hear
Reflecting on the inadequacy of the picture in providing the emotional support required.
Missin' you, boy, like the Sun
Repeating the intensity of missing, now directed at a boy again.
I've been singin' all night
Describing a prolonged activity of singing, possibly as a way to cope with the absence.
But the song isn't done
Indicating that the song being sung is not yet complete.
And they've got holiday lights up in the street
Observing festive lights in the street, contrasting with the personal longing for the person to return.
When will you come home
Pleading or questioning when the person will come home, emphasizing the anticipation.
To me?
Expressing a strong desire for the person to return home to the speaker.
When will you come home
Repeating the question of when the person will come home, underscoring the emotional need for their presence.
To me?
Reiterating the plea for the person to come home.
When will you come
Persisting in the inquiry about when the person will come back home.
Back home
Continuing the emphasis on the person's return, adding a sense of urgency.
To me?
Repeating the plea for the person to come back home, with an emotional appeal.
To me
Reiterating the emotional plea for the person to return home.
To me
Concluding the song with a repeated plea for the person to come back to the speaker.
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