Lyrics
The shutter clicked, but the film did not go 'round
The act of taking a photo occurred, but the capturing of the moment did not.
The shutter clicked, but the film did not go 'round
Repetition emphasizing the failure to capture a significant moment.
I touch these strings, but cannot touch the sound
Expressing the inability to physically grasp or experience the essence of a sound.
Take a train to a bus, and then into the air
Describing a journey involving multiple modes of transportation.
Take a train to a bus, and then into the air
Repetition highlighting the complexity of the journey.
If I had wings, I'd follow you up there
Expressing a desire to follow someone, possibly symbolizing a deep connection.
Girl you know I hate to see you go
Expressing sadness at the departure of someone close.
I hate to see you go
Reiteration of the emotional impact of the departure.
But the sunlight follows you right down the road
Highlighting that sunlight (positive aspects) accompanies the person even as they leave.
Just the thought of you makes me wanna cry
Conveying emotional intensity triggered by the mere thought of the person.
Just the thought of you makes me wanna cry
Repeating the emotional response to the thought of the person.
This deep well of tears has just run dry
Indicating a depletion of tears, suggesting an emotional well has run dry.
You showed me just how easy love could be
Acknowledging the ease and simplicity experienced in love.
You showed me just how silly love could be
Contrasting with line 17, expressing the lighthearted or whimsical nature of love.
But everything, you showed me gracefully
Recognizing the graceful and positive lessons learned from the person.
Everyone's gotta leave their love sometime
Stating the inevitability of parting with one's love at some point.
Everyone's gotta leave their love sometime
Reiteration of the universal experience of leaving love behind.
If not now, then at the end of your life-time
Suggesting that if not now, departure may occur at the end of a lifetime.
You'll be waiting by my bed I know
Anticipating the presence of the person at a significant moment, possibly the end of life.
You'll be waiting by my bed I know
Reiteration of the expectation of the person's presence at a crucial time.
And your last little words will be i love you so
Anticipating the final words expressing love from the person.
The shutter clicked, but the film did not go 'round
Repetition of the earlier metaphor of the camera failing to capture a moment.
The shutter clicked, but the film did not go 'round
Emphasizing the continued failure to capture the moment with the camera.
I touch these strings, but cannot touch the sound
Reiterating the inability to physically grasp or experience the essence of a sound.
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