It's Been So Long
Echoes of Longing: Unraveling the Unspoken Narratives in Micah P. Hinson's Melody
Lyrics
It's been so long
Expresses a significant duration since the speaker last encountered someone.
Since I've seen you home
Refers to the absence of the person and a desire to witness their return to a shared space.
Open hands and teeth and hearts
Suggests openness, vulnerability, and emotional intimacy through the imagery of open hands, teeth, and hearts.
And dreams I never can compete
Conveys a sense of unattainable aspirations or goals that the speaker finds challenging to match.
And I don't' even know your name
Highlights the speaker's lack of knowledge about the person, possibly indicating a sense of estrangement or anonymity.
Unpronounceable
Introduces the concept of the person having a name that is difficult or impossible to pronounce.
Unsatisfactable mind
Suggests that the person possesses a mind that cannot be easily satisfied, hinting at complexity or inner turmoil.
I've seen so gray
Describes a perception of a world or life that seems dull or lacking vibrancy.
Tell me there's not a way for all these
Expresses a desire for reassurance or affirmation that there is a solution or path for the challenges presented.
Stories are the same
Suggests a feeling of monotony or repetition in the stories the speaker encounters.
Its' been so long
Reiterates the prolonged period since the speaker last encountered the person.
Since I've seen you home
Repeats the theme of the extended duration since the speaker has seen the person at home.
Open hands and teeth and hearts
Reiterates the imagery of openness and vulnerability, emphasizing the importance of emotional connection.
And dreams I never can compete
Reflects on unattainable dreams, continuing the theme of aspiring to something beyond reach.
And I don't even know your name
Restates the lack of knowledge about the person's name, underlining a sense of distance or unfamiliarity.
Unpronounceable
Repeats the notion of an unpronounceable name, contributing to the mysterious or elusive nature of the person.
Unsatisfactable mind
Reiterates the idea of an unsatisfiable mind, suggesting internal struggles or complexity within the person.
I've seen so gray
Reaffirms the perception of a world colored by monotony and lack of vibrancy.
Tell me there's not a way for all these
Poses a question about the possibility of a different path or resolution for the common challenges faced.
Stories are the same
Restates the notion of repetitive stories, emphasizing a shared and unvarying experience.
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