Happy Anniversary
Bittersweet Anniversary Reflections
Lyrics
I can feel it in my bones tonight
The speaker senses something deeply tonight, possibly an impending change or event.
Drain me slowly of the will to fight
Feeling drained of the motivation to continue fighting or resisting.
Glowing yellow in the bedroom light
Describing a visual scene where a yellow glow fills the bedroom.
I can feel it in my bones tonight
Reiteration of the initial feeling in the bones, reinforcing its significance.
There's a terror in your eyes tonight
The partner seems distressed, and there's a sense of terror in their eyes.
Something awful has you wrapped in white
Hinting at a serious situation with the partner wrapped in white, possibly symbolizing distress or surrender.
Take me in your arms and hold me tight
The speaker seeks comfort and reassurance through physical closeness.
'Cause I won't be here for long, my dear
Expressing a limited time frame for the speaker's presence, suggesting an imminent departure.
Settle our accounts
Referring to settling emotional or relationship matters.
Happy anniversary
Marking the occasion of an anniversary, possibly a significant date in the relationship.
Show me how to calm your fears
The speaker is willing to help calm the partner's fears, emphasizing a supportive role.
I'll do what I can
Committing to do whatever is possible to provide comfort and assurance.
Happy anniversary
Reiteration of the anniversary, underscoring its importance.
I can feel it in my bones tonight
Recurrence of the bone feeling, possibly emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
Swallowing whatever's in its sight
Describing a struggle, swallowing everything in sight, suggesting overwhelming challenges.
Struggling to breathe with all my might
Expressing difficulty in breathing, hinting at a suffocating or oppressive atmosphere.
'Cause I won't be here to dry your tears
Acknowledging the speaker's absence in the face of the partner's tears.
Send the kids my love
Sending love to the children, possibly indicating a farewell message to the family.
Happy anniversary
Repeating the anniversary wish and encouraging laughter even after the speaker is gone.
Promise me you'll laugh, my dear, after I am gone
A request for a promise to find joy and laughter after the speaker's departure.
Happy anniversary
Reiteration of the anniversary, emphasizing the bittersweet nature of the occasion.
Happy anniversary
Repeating the anniversary, underscoring its significance as the last one.
'Cause I won't be waking up, my dear
Highlighting the inevitability of not waking up, possibly alluding to the end of life.
Time has run its course
Time has reached its conclusion, marking a significant point in the speaker's life.
Happy anniversary
Repeating the anniversary wish in the context of time running its course.
Now I'll say goodbye, my dear
A farewell message, indicating the speaker's departure with a goodbye.
This will be our last
Emphasizing that this anniversary will be the last, adding a sense of finality.
Happy anniversary
Repeating the anniversary wish in the context of bidding farewell.
I can feel it in my bones tonight
Reiterating the heightened sensitivity in the bones, bringing the narrative full circle.
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