Don't Let The Light In
Embracing Change: Holding onto Love Amidst Uncertainty
Lyrics
Now you’re etched in the air
Reflecting on a lasting presence in the atmosphere.
You’re a perfect silhouette
Describing the enduring image of the person as a flawless outline.
And I can’t undo it
Expressing inability to reverse or change the situation.
Easy to remember
Highlighting the ease of remembering the person.
Much harder to forget
Emphasizing the difficulty of forgetting the person.
Now we lie in each other’s arms
Describing a moment of intimacy and connection.
You are mine and I am yours
Affirming mutual possession and commitment.
But what happens when we open our hearts?
Raising a question about the consequences of opening up emotionally.
Something irreconcilable
Highlighting the presence of something unresolvable in the relationship.
Something irreconcilable
-Time goes on and everything changes
Observing the passage of time and the inevitability of change.
Don’t let the light in
Advising against letting negativity or doubt influence the connection.
Hoping that it hasn’t faded
-Don’t let the light in
Reiterating the warning not to allow negative influences to affect the relationship.
Whenever you look down
Noting missed opportunities when looking downward or being pessimistic.
The chances slip away
Stressing the importance of holding onto the relationship despite challenges.
Hold me here and I won’t leave
Promising loyalty and presence through difficulties.
Not through the mist or through the rain
-You never understood
Expressing a sense of misunderstanding in the relationship.
Forever the fool now
Acknowledging a sense of foolishness or regret.
I promised you everything
Recalling a promise of complete commitment.
I wish that I could have been
Expressing a desire for understanding and regret for past shortcomings.
I tried and I tried to make it clear
Highlighting efforts made to communicate clearly, possibly without success.
You never understood
Reiterating a sense of misunderstanding in the relationship.
But tonight you won’t worry bout the things that you say
Suggesting a temporary reprieve from worries and concerns.
You know when you do can’t stand yourself
Reflecting on self-doubt and self-disapproval.
Think of all the things you’ll miss and leave behind
Encouraging contemplation of missed opportunities and sacrifices.
If only you could stay and figure it out
Expressing a wish for the person to stay and resolve issues.
Time goes on and everything changes
Reiterating the inevitability of change over time.
Don’t let the light in
Repeating the advice not to let negativity affect the relationship.
Hoping that it hasn’t faded
-Don’t let the light in
Emphasizing the importance of preserving the positive aspects of the connection.
Don’t let the light in
Repeating the plea not to allow negativity or doubt to impact the relationship.
Don’t let the light in
-Don’t let the light in
-Don’t let the light in
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