how hard i tried
Eternal Love's Symphony: Luke Condon's Reflections
Lyrics
I'm not gonna live forever
I acknowledge mortality; life is finite.
Nobody is
Everyone faces mortality; it's a universal truth.
It's a thought that keeps returning
Thoughts of mortality resurface frequently.
When I'm picking up my kids
Reflecting on mortality while engaging in parental responsibilities.
It lingers in these ashtrays
Mortality lingers, metaphorically portrayed through ashtrays.
It hides behind my ribs
Mortality is a constant, internal presence.
When I'm stuck in Colorado
Contemplating mortality while being stuck in Colorado.
Trading melodies for tips
Sacrificing artistic pursuits for financial gain.
But when I look you in the eye
Expressing a deep connection through eye contact.
I hope you know how hard I tried
Striving is evident in the relationship, implied dedication.
There's a song I'm always singing
Referencing a significant, recurring song in their life.
And you know which one I mean
The listener understands the specific song.
It has carried us a long way down
The song has been integral to their journey.
The mountain to the stream
Symbolic journey from difficulties to a peaceful state.
It's buried in the backyard
The song's significance is hidden but resurfaces sporadically.
But it pops out now and then
Even though the listener isn't a fan, their involvement is appreciated.
And I love to catch you humming it
Contemplating longevity and what remains significant.
Even though you're not a fan
The song's origin lies in an enduring space.
And now I'm picturing a hundred years
Imagining a distant future and what endures.
And I'm figuring what sticks
The song is a product of relentless creation.
Is this song born in a living room
Expressing deep emotions through eye contact again.
That never really quits
The speaker's dedication and effort are conveyed.
And when I look you in the eye
Desiring that the listener comprehends the effort.
I hope you know how hard I tried
Reiterating the hope that the listener understands the commitment.
I hope you go before me
Wishing for the listener to not experience their loss.
And I hope you take this song
Passing on the significance of the song.
As me saying I'm the luckiest
Expressing gratitude for a longstanding love.
To have loved you for so long
Anticipating the end of personal struggles.
My anxiety will burn out
The speaker's anxiety and worries will eventually fade.
So will my mind
Transient nature of mental faculties contrasted with eternal love.
But my love for you is forever
Professing everlasting love despite personal impermanence.
And when I look you in the eye
Reiterating the desire for the listener's understanding.
I hope you know how hard I tried
Emphasizing the depth of effort put into the relationship.
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