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Wait for me, I won't be long.
Expresses a promise or assurance to wait for a short duration.
And though I could see it was doomed from the start, but I just couldn't look away.
Acknowledges the inevitable failure of a situation from the beginning but being unable to divert attention from it.
So we watched the leaves fall from their branches, a Georgia Peach grown tired and rancid.
Metaphorical observation of deteriorating beauty and vitality, comparing it to a Georgia Peach (a symbol of beauty and fertility) losing its appeal and becoming unpleasant.
Though just a child, a child should know better by now.
Despite being young, one should have gained enough knowledge or wisdom to understand better by this point.
If you're going to go, go wherever you want to and if someone says no you just send them to me.
Encouragement for someone to pursue their desires freely and disregard objections, offering support if faced with resistance.
I still hold out hope that when this war is over you'll lay down your guns and surrender to me.
Expresses a hope that after a conflict or struggle, the other person will give up and yield to the speaker's desires.
See if I could start everything over I'd cut my hair so no one would know me and run for the hills, straight for the hills of Maine.
A contemplation of starting anew, altering appearance, and escaping to a distant place (Maine) to avoid recognition.
We could plant a seed and start a family.
Suggests a desire to establish a family and nurture new beginnings.
Stay with me and I'll make you happy.
Promising happiness and contentment if the other person remains in the speaker's company.
On any clear night you could see Boston from here.
Indicates geographical proximity to Boston, implying a close distance to a recognizable place.
If you're going to go then why not Alaska?
Suggests an alternative destination (Alaska) for departure, despite the harsh conditions, perhaps indicating a willingness to endure challenges.
The winters are cold and your heart's prone to freeze.
Describes cold conditions in Alaska and metaphorically implies emotional detachment or numbness.
If I had known I'd never have asked you but a ring needs a stone like the fish need the sea.
Expresses regret about a decision made, indicating that certain elements (like a ring and a stone) belong together, similar to the fish and the sea.
If you're going to go, go wherever you're going to.
Reiterates the encouragement to go wherever one desires without concern for barriers.
If some roads are closed well that's nothing to me.
Indicates indifference to obstacles or closed pathways in pursuit of a goal.
I'd bring a rose over any state border and if the answer is no then I blame the machines.
Expresses a willingness to make an effort (bringing a rose) across borders and blames external factors (machines) if met with rejection.
I still hold out hope that when the hard times are over the fire will be warm and the drinks will be free.
Retains hope for comfort and freedom after difficult times, envisioning warmth and free drinks.
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