The Night Is Still Young
Embracing Love's Fears: Michael Benjamin's Nightly Confessions
Lyrics
I want to hold your hand
I desire physical connection and intimacy by holding your hand.
the way I used to
Expressing a desire for a connection reminiscent of how it used to be.
just to see you smile again
Seeking joy in seeing your smile again.
I want to stay close to you
Expressing a wish to remain close to you.
I can’t let go
Unable to let go emotionally.
no I can’t let go
-I’m a coward and I know it
Admitting to being a coward, acknowledging personal weaknesses.
a coward yeah I know
-I’m a coward and I know it
-a coward yeah I know
-the night is still young
Emphasizing that the night is still young, suggesting opportunities for connection.
the night is still young
-the night is still young
-dance with me
Inviting the partner to dance as a metaphor for shared experiences.
dance with me
-I lived a thousand lives with you
Expressing a sense of longevity and depth in the relationship, having lived many lives together.
buried two feet beneath the ground
Using burial imagery, possibly symbolizing challenges or difficulties faced.
we came too far to give up
Highlighting resilience and determination to continue despite challenges.
I can’t let go
Reiterating difficulty in letting go emotionally.
no I can’t let go
-I’m a coward and I know it
Repeating the admission of being a coward, reinforcing self-awareness.
a coward yeah I know
-I’m a coward and I know it
-a coward yeah I know
-the night is still young
Re-emphasizing the potential for connection and experiences in the current moment.
the night is still young
-the night is still young
-dance with me
Encouraging the partner to dance, reinforcing the desire for shared moments.
dance with me
-I will never replace you
Expressing commitment and reluctance to replace or regret the partner but acknowledging the pain of causing heartbreak.
never regret you
-but regret to break your heart
-to tear our love apart
-will never replace you
-never regret you
-but regret to break your heart
-to tear our love apart
-I’m a coward and I know it
Reiterating the admission of being a coward, acknowledging personal weaknesses once again.
a coward yeah I know
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