Stay Awhile
Longing Echoes: Yearning for Moments that Stay Awhile
Lyrics
So How do I keep going on
Expressing a struggle to continue in the face of difficulties.
I know you would tell me to stay strong
Referencing advice or encouragement to remain resilient.
But it's hard when I can only see you when I close my eyes
Describing the difficulty of only experiencing the presence of a loved one in dreams.
I talked to god and asked him why
Seeking understanding through a conversation with a higher power.
Why can't you stay awhile
Expressing a desire for the person to stay longer.
Wish I would've called just a little bit less
Regret about not reaching out more frequently.
Just showed up on your front step
Reflecting on missed opportunities to be physically present.
And asked if I could stay awhile
Expressing a wish to have asked for more time together.
Tip a few back just to ease our stress
Recalling shared moments of relaxation and coping.
But now that you're gone I can't help but ask why couldn't you stay awhile
Persisting questions about why the person couldn't stay longer.
Wish I could save every dollar I made
Expressing a desire to accumulate resources for more time.
So I could talk to god and buy some longer days well
Connecting financial concerns to the desire for extended time.
I know his time is not for sale
Acknowledging the limits of control over time.
But I
Transitioning to a personal statement.
I just want to ask him one thing
Expressing a specific question to a higher power.
Why can't you stay awhile
Reiterating the longing for a prolonged presence.
Wish I would've called just a little bit less
Regret about not communicating enough.
Just showed up on your front step
Reflecting on missed opportunities for proximity.
And asked if I could stay awhile
Expressing a wish for extended companionship.
Tip a few back just to ease our stress
Recalling shared moments of relaxation and coping (repeated).
But now that you're gone I can't help but ask why couldn't you stay awhile
Persisting questions about why the person couldn't stay longer (repeated).
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