Osage County
Echoes of Longing in Osage County Nights
Lyrics
The words roll off her lips like the hills in Osage County
The words spoken by the person flow smoothly and naturally, reminiscent of the rolling hills in Osage County.
Leather fingertips run circles in the night
Fingers covered in leather create circular motions in the darkness of the night, suggesting an intimate and tactile connection.
A lot of life to live, but there's one thing that you're still wanting
Despite having a lot of life ahead, there's a specific desire or need that remains unfulfilled.
All the stars up in the sky
Repetition emphasizes the vastness and beauty of the stars in the sky, possibly symbolizing endless possibilities or dreams.
All the stars up in the sky
-I can't take all of your hurt and pain away
The singer acknowledges their inability to completely alleviate the pain and suffering experienced by someone else.
There's just some things I can't do
Expresses limitations on what the singer can do to help, recognizing certain things are beyond their control.
I know this won't last forever, it takes time to find the truth
Acknowledges that challenges and pain are temporary, and discovering the truth or resolution takes time.
In the end, it's all up to you
Ultimately, the responsibility for overcoming difficulties lies with the individual.
It's all up to you
-You can't take all this, and I can't take it for you
Both individuals cannot bear the burden alone, emphasizing shared responsibility.
Why don't you and I just leave all this behind
Suggests leaving behind the difficulties and challenges, possibly seeking a fresh start or escape.
Little did I know that it haunts you when I'm not around to keep it from you sight
Reveals that the absence of the speaker may have a negative impact, allowing haunting thoughts to resurface.
It blacks out the night
Metaphorically describes the intensity of negative emotions by stating it "blacks out the night."
I can't take all of your hurt and pain away
Reiterates the theme of limited ability to alleviate pain, emphasizing the importance of individual agency and time for resolution.
There's just some things I can't do
-I know this won't last forever, it takes time to find the truth
-In the end, it's all up to you
-It's all up to you
Restates that, ultimately, the responsibility for healing and finding truth rests with the individual.
I can't take all of your hurt and pain away
Repetition reinforces the message that the speaker cannot completely remove another's pain and emphasizes the role of time in finding resolution.
There's just some things I can't do
-I know this won't last forever, it takes time to find the truth
-In the end, it's all up to you
-In the end, it's all up to you
Reaffirms the idea that, in the end, the individual has control over their own healing process.
Oh, it's all up to you
Emphasizes the finality of personal responsibility, declaring that it is entirely up to the individual.
Oh, it's all up to you
Repeats the assertion that the ultimate responsibility lies with the individual, ending the song with a firm statement.
Hey!
An exclamation, possibly signaling a shift in tone or energy, leaving room for interpretation.
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