Candle
Extinguishing the Past: Lynn Kools' Candle Reveals Liberation
Lyrics
Like the world was standing still
Expressing a moment of stillness or suspension in time.
I had no idea how I had to feel
Feeling uncertain or confused about emotions.
I was completely floored
Overwhelmed or shocked by a revelation or situation.
Couldn't believe those
Referring to words said, possibly surprising or impactful.
Words were yours
Realization that the words belong to the person being addressed.
But I guess they were
Acknowledging the truth of the words spoken.
Didn't expect it from you for sure
Expressing surprise at the unexpected words, especially from the addressed person.
I had to let you know
Conveying the need to communicate a decision to leave.
That I had to go
Stating the necessity of departure.
And I finally got to say
Reflecting on the opportunity to express pent-up feelings.
All the things that were in my way
Addressing obstacles or challenges in communication.
And I got to close that door
Symbolically closing a chapter or ending a relationship.
So I couldn't hear your words anymore
Avoiding further emotional impact by shutting out the other person's words.
Finally blew that candle out
Metaphorically extinguishing a symbolic "candle" or source of emotional turmoil.
And I feel much better now
Expressing relief or emotional release after the action taken.
I told you how I felt
Communicating feelings directly, expecting the other person to comprehend.
Thought you'd realize yourself
Anticipating the other person's realization of emotional dynamics.
But you just didn't understand
Expressing frustration at the lack of understanding.
What was wrong with what you said
Pointing out the problematic nature of the other person's words.
I had to let you know
Reiterating the decision to communicate the need to leave.
That I had to go
Reaffirming the necessity of departure.
And I finally got to say
Recalling the opportunity to express feelings obstructed earlier.
All the things that were in my way
Referencing obstacles or challenges in expressing oneself.
And I got to close that door
Symbolically closing the emotional door to prevent further impact.
So I couldn't hear your words anymore
Avoiding exposure to the emotional impact of the other person's words.
Finally blew that candle out
Symbolically ending the emotional turmoil represented by the "candle."
And I feel much better now
Expressing a positive emotional state after taking decisive action.
After a while it seemed a bit off
Reflecting on a period where things seemed unusual or not quite right.
But I just was so new to love
Attributing the discomfort to being inexperienced in love.
And I finally got to say
Revisiting the opportunity to express pent-up feelings.
All the things that were in my way
Addressing ongoing obstacles or challenges in communication.
And I got to close that door
Symbolically closing the emotional door again.
So I couldn't hear your words anymore
Avoiding exposure to the other person's words to maintain emotional well-being.
Finally blew that candle out
Reiterating the symbolic act of ending emotional turmoil.
And I feel much better
Expressing an improved emotional state after the decisive action.
I feel much better
Emphasizing the positive change in emotional well-being.
I feel much better
Further emphasizing the positive change in emotional well-being.
I feel much better now
Concluding the narrative with a statement of improved emotional state.
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