Farewell
Unseen Goodbyes: Heartfelt Reflections in Mary McGuinness' Farewell
Lyrics
Had I known, I wouldn't have left you
Expressing regret for leaving, acknowledging a lack of foresight
And regret still pains my heart
Regret continues to emotionally affect the speaker
Last time I'd ever see you
Reflecting on the final meeting with the person
I didn't know it was farewell
Realization that the parting was a farewell, implying unexpected finality
We walked the ruins, gazed at the stars
Recalling shared experiences like walking through ruins and stargazing
Alone with secrets known, we could share our hearts
Emphasizing the intimacy of shared secrets and hearts
In a world of strangers, you just knew me, too well
Highlighting a deep connection in a world filled with strangers
You've done your time,
Acknowledging the endurance of the other person
Show the scars,
Recognition of emotional wounds or challenges faced
You can hold your head up now,
Encouraging the person to hold their head up high, suggesting overcoming difficulties
You can hold your head up now
Repetition for emphasis on resilience and self-esteem
Had I known, I wouldn't have left you
Reiteration of regret for leaving, emphasizing the impact on the heart
And regret still pains my heart
Continuation of emotional pain and remorse
Last time I'd ever see you
Repeating the sentiment about the final encounter
I didn't know it was farewell
Reaffirming the unexpected realization of the farewell
Time has passed for you and I
Noting the passage of time and the speaker's adjustment to life without the person
I have learned to live without you in my life
Expressing the ability to live without the person in a world of strangers
In a world of strangers, I'll always love you, somehow
Declaring everlasting love in a world full of unfamiliar faces
In a world of strangers, I'll always love you, somehow
Reiterating enduring love despite the presence of strangers
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