Distance
Bridging Hearts: Matthew Cunningham's Distance Chronicles Love's Journey
Lyrics
How many hundreds of miles will you go
Expressing curiosity about the extent one is willing to travel for the relationship.
Fending off the parasites of loneliness and sleepless nights
Describing the challenges of dealing with loneliness and sleepless nights, possibly due to physical distance.
How many minutes of time will you spend
Questioning the amount of time invested in thoughts and anticipation.
Counting sheep and herding dreams, waiting for the borders in between
Imagery of counting sheep and waiting for significant moments, emphasizing the separation between two individuals.
Can we outlast the gnawing at our hearts
Asking if the relationship can endure the emotional strain and distance.
When we are apart, build a bridge above the chasm floor
Suggesting the idea of overcoming separation by metaphorically building a bridge.
Close your eyes now, give your mind a break
Encouraging a mental break, possibly to ease the challenges of being apart.
Morning when you wake
Referring to the morning and the anticipation of a new day.
You'll be one day closer than before
Highlighting the progress of time and getting closer to being reunited.
Lost in your gaze, endlessly amazed
Describing the captivation and wonderment in the partner's gaze.
Made it to the land, glue me to your hand
Expressing the desire to be close, using the metaphor of being glued together.
One more step close, pulled in nose to nose
Symbolizing progress in the relationship with physical closeness.
All that came before is distant from the shore
Emphasizing the insignificance of past challenges in comparison to the present.
How many goodnights until you're with me
Questioning the duration until the next meeting, the anticipation of the next encounter.
When next can I see your face, one more stationary chase
Expressing the longing to see the partner's face in a repetitive pursuit.
How many letters have I still misread
Reflecting on potential misunderstandings in written communication.
Boulders crack and shift their weight, it's getting harder to communicate
Using imagery of boulders to depict challenges in communication becoming more difficult.
Lost in your gaze, endlessly amazed
Reiterating the enchantment in the partner's gaze.
Made it to the land, glue me to your hand
Continuing the theme of being glued together, signifying a strong connection.
One more step close, pulled in nose to nose
Highlighting progress in closeness, moving physically closer.
All that came before is distant from the shore
Reiterating the idea that past difficulties are distant and less significant.
Can we outlast the gnawing at our hearts
Repeating the question about enduring emotional strain and distance in the relationship.
When we are apart, build a bridge above the chasm floor
Re-emphasizing the metaphor of building a bridge to overcome separation.
Close your eyes now, give your mind a break
Encouraging a mental break for relief from the challenges of being apart.
Morning when you wake
Referring to the morning and the hope associated with a new day.
You'll be one day closer than before
Stressing the progression of time, getting closer to the desired reunion.
Lost in your gaze, endlessly amazed
Reiterating the fascination and captivation in the partner's gaze.
Made it to the land, glue me to your hand
Continuing the metaphor of being glued together, indicating a strong emotional bond.
One more step close, pulled in nose to nose
Emphasizing physical closeness, moving even closer in the relationship.
All that came before is distant from the shore
Reiterating the idea that past challenges are now distant and less significant.
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