Lyrics
What I would do to be close to you?
Expresses a strong desire to be close to the person addressed in the lyrics.
What I would do for your love?
Highlights the willingness to make significant sacrifices or efforts for the sake of love.
I have been fighting in distant wars
Reveals the singer's involvement in distant wars, possibly as a metaphor for personal struggles or challenges.
You are the one I've been thinking of
Declares that the person being sung to is the central focus of the singer's thoughts amid the hardships of war.
What I would do to be there with you?
Reiterates the desire to be close to the addressed person and emphasizes the importance of their presence.
What I would do for your kiss?
Expresses a strong yearning for the intimate connection symbolized by a kiss.
I have been traveling in far off lands
Mentions the singer's travels in distant lands, reinforcing the theme of being away and longing for the person.
You are the only thing I miss
Affirms that the person is the singular missed element during the singer's travels.
But the sand stretches out ahead
Introduces a metaphorical desert landscape, possibly symbolizing challenges or uncertainties in the singer's journey.
Time takes its time
Reflects on the slow passage of time, suggesting the enduring nature of the singer's experiences.
If I don't come back dead
Suggests the possibility of facing danger in the wars, adding a sense of urgency to the singer's intentions.
Then I'm coming to make you mine
Expresses a commitment to return alive and a determination to claim the person as their own.
What I would do to be close to you?
Reiterates the longing to be close to the person and emphasizes the desire for physical proximity.
What I would do for your touch?
Expresses a similar sentiment to Line 2 but specifically for the tactile connection of a touch.
As I have been fighting these stupid wars
Acknowledges the singer's participation in challenging or seemingly senseless wars, reinforcing the sacrifices made.
Baby, I've wanted you so much
Affirms the intense desire for the person, portraying them as a source of solace and motivation amid difficulties.
But the sand stretches out ahead
Repeats the metaphor of the stretching sand, underscoring the ongoing challenges or uncertainties in the singer's journey.
Time takes its time
Reiterates the theme of time passing slowly, emphasizing the prolonged nature of the singer's experiences.
If I don't come back dead
Reprises the potential danger faced in war and the singer's determination to overcome it.
Then I'm coming to make you mine
Confirms the singer's intent to return alive and emphasizes the goal of making the person their own.
What I would do for your love?
Repetition of the willingness to do anything for the person's love, underscoring the depth of the singer's commitment.
What I would do for your love?
-What I would do for your love?
-What I would do for your love?
-For your love?
Poses a direct question about the extent of the singer's actions and sacrifices for the sake of love.
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