Lyrics
Our love is iridescent
Expressing that their love is vibrant and diverse like the shifting colors of iridescence.
But nothing is really permanent
Highlighting the impermanence of everything, contrasting the previous line's intensity.
Like the fragrant scent of flowers
Comparing the fleeting nature of love to the short-lived but pleasant scent of flowers.
In the coldest nights of summer
Metaphorically describing a paradox, emphasizing the unexpected and contradictory aspects of their relationship.
You caressed me
Recalling a moment of physical affection.
Yes, it lasted for a short time
Acknowledging the brevity of the romantic encounter.
And I'm not good at saying goodbye
Expressing difficulty in parting ways, indicating a reluctance to say goodbye.
But now I have to go
Announcing a departure, suggesting a necessity to move on.
Or should I stay a little while?
Pondering whether to prolong the stay or leave immediately.
If I'm just a transient in your heart
Questioning the significance of their presence in the other person's heart, implying a temporary role.
You left a scar as a miserable art
Describing emotional pain inflicted by the other person, transforming it into a form of art.
I'll pack my bags and leave
Deciding to leave, indicating a proactive choice to end the relationship.
I'll wear a smile as I weep
Contrasting the act of leaving with a facade of happiness.
With your memories in my pocket
Symbolically carrying the memories of the relationship.
(With your memories in my pocket)
Repeating the significance of holding onto memories.
Reminiscing in the sunset
Engaging in reflective thoughts during the sunset.
Watching sadness float with the stars and the moon
Observing and contemplating the melancholy, comparing it to the vastness of the night sky.
And soon you'll be that far
Anticipating a physical distance between the two.
Soon you'll be that far
Reiterating the idea of the impending separation.
Soon you'll be that far
-Soon you'll be that far
-Before the storm comes beating. I'll fly away, fly away
Using storm imagery to emphasize the urgency of departure and the need to escape.
(Fly away)
Repeating the idea of flying away as a prelude to the storm.
Before the waves keep crashing, I'll sail away, sail away
Continuing the escape theme, using sailing imagery.
Soon you'll be that far
Repeating the expectation of increasing physical distance.
Soon you'll be that far
-And soon you'll be that far
-Soon you'll be that far
Emphasizing the inevitability of the emotional and physical separation.
If I'm just a Transient in your heart
Recalling the earlier question about being a transient in the heart, suggesting acceptance of this transient role.
You left a scar as a miserable art
Reiterating the emotional scarring caused by the other person.
I'll pack my bags and leave
Reaffirming the decision to leave, possibly indicating resolution.
I'll wear a smile as I weep
Repeating the contrast between departure and hidden sadness.
With your memories in my pocket
Reiterating the symbolic act of carrying memories while departing.
(With your memories in my pocket)
Repeating the significance of holding onto memories.
Reminiscing in the sunset
Engaging in reflective thoughts during the sunset, echoing earlier lines.
Watching sadness float with the stars and the moon
Observing and contemplating sadness, using celestial imagery.
(stars and the moon)
Repeating the celestial imagery, reinforcing the vastness of emotions.
And soon you'll be that far
Reiterating the idea of the impending separation.
(Soon you'll be that far)
-Soon you'll be that far
-And soon you'll be that far
-(Soon you'll be that far)
Repeating the anticipation of the other person being far away.
Soon you'll be that far
Concluding with the expectation of imminent distance.
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