Ariel
Ariel's Dilemma: A Plea to Stay
Lyrics
Brother says hurry
Expressing urgency, someone is telling the listener's brother to hurry.
Can you come this afternoon
Invitation or request for the listener to come in the afternoon.
Maybe there's something you can do
Suggesting that there might be something the listener can do.
She's been calling out your name all night
Indicates someone has been calling the listener's name all night.
Slippin' away for sure
Suggesting that something or someone is slipping away irreversibly.
Ã'm afraid she's not long for the world
Expressing fear that a person may not have much time left in the world.
Oh Ariel
A direct address to someone named Ariel.
You really need to know
Implying that Ariel needs to be aware of something important.
Here is a reason
Suggesting there is a reason for Ariel to stay.
There is no reason to go
Contrasting the previous line, stating there is no reason to go.
Oh, Ariel - if you leave me
Continuation of addressing Ariel, expressing the impact of leaving.
Life won't be the same
Life won't be the same if Ariel leaves.
Stay Ariel
Reiterating the plea for Ariel to stay.
Now I whisper in your ear
Shifting to a more personal, intimate communication with Ariel.
Ariel - it's me
Reintroducing the speaker and their connection to Ariel.
Remember the one who meant so much to you
Reminding Ariel of their significance in each other's lives.
I gave up on us once before
Acknowledging a previous abandonment of the relationship.
But now I return to find
Returning after a separation, discovering Ariel's desire to leave everything behind.
The girl just wants to leave it all behind
Describing Ariel's inclination to escape from current circumstances.
Don't give up this time
Encouraging Ariel not to give up on the relationship this time.
Oh Ariel
Repeating the importance of Ariel's decision.
You really need to know
Reiterating the need for Ariel to understand something.
Here is a reason
Restating that there is a reason for Ariel to stay.
There's no reason to go
Emphasizing that there is no valid reason for Ariel to leave.
Oh Ariel - if you leave me
Continuation of expressing the impact of Ariel leaving.
Life won't be the same
Repeating the idea that life won't be the same without Ariel.
Stay Ariel
Reiterating the plea for Ariel to stay.
C'mon time is running out
Indicating urgency, time is running out for Ariel to make a decision.
Time to make up your mind
Encouraging Ariel to make up their mind.
We've come too far to leave it all behind
Highlighting the investment in the relationship, not wanting to abandon it.
Don't give up this time
Repeating the encouragement not to give up on the relationship.
Oh Ariel
Reiterating the importance of Ariel's decision.
You really need to know
Emphasizing the need for Ariel to understand something crucial.
Oh Ariel - there is no reason to go
Stating that there is no reason for Ariel to leave.
Oh if you leave me
Repeating the impact of Ariel leaving on life.
Life won't be the same
Reiterating that life won't be the same without Ariel.
Stay Ariel
Repeating the plea for Ariel to stay.
Oh Ariel
Reiterating the importance of Ariel's decision.
You really need to know
Repeating the message that Ariel needs to know something.
Life won't be the same if you leave me
Stating that life won't be the same if Ariel leaves.
Oh Ariel...
A final plea to Ariel to stay and not disrupt their life together.
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