All That I Have In the World
Eternal Devotion: Mark Knopfler's Ode to Unwavering Love
Lyrics
Don't leave me, don't leave me
Expressing a plea for someone not to leave.
I'm begging of you
An earnest request for the person not to depart.
My precious, my only sweet girl
Endearing reference to the person as precious and the speaker's only sweet girl.
Don't leave me, don't leave me
Repetition of the plea for the person not to leave, emphasizing the urgency.
I'll die if you do
An emotional declaration that the speaker would feel like dying if the person leaves.
And you're all that I have in the world
Stating that the person is the speaker's sole possession and source of importance in the world.
You're all that I have in the world
Reiteration of the person's significance as the speaker's only possession in the world.
I care not for treasures of silver and gold
Expressing indifference towards material wealth, emphasizing that the speaker values love over riches.
I care not for diamonds and pearls
Emphasizing the lack of interest in expensive items like diamonds and pearls.
Love may not be measured, or traded, or sold
Asserting that love cannot be quantified, traded, or bought, emphasizing its unique value.
And you're all that I have in the world
Reaffirming the person's role as the speaker's most valuable possession in the world.
You're all that I have in the world
Repetition of the person's importance in the speaker's life.
Not a word of a warning would you give to me
Expressing surprise or disappointment that the person did not provide a warning.
My precious, my only sweet girl
Repeating the endearing reference to the person as precious and the only sweet girl.
You'd leave me in the morning
Suggesting that the person would leave in the morning without notice.
And I'll be calling for you
Anticipating the speaker calling for the person after their departure.
And you're all that I have have in the world
Reiterating the person's exclusive importance as the speaker's only possession in the world.
You're all that I have in the world
Reaffirming the person's unique significance in the speaker's life.
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