Waiting
Eternal Longing: Nana Mouskouri's Poetic Journey of Love and Loss
Lyrics
1-
The clouds have created difficulties in my life once again.
The clouds have cornered my life again
The horizon, a symbol of hope or future, has obscured my vision once again.
The horizon has blinded my sight again
I acknowledge that I need to be resilient and endure.
AndI know I must be strong
I must face challenges on my own.
Carrying on alone
During times when my dreams have caused turmoil until morning.
Whenever my dreams have stormed 'till morning
In those challenging moments, you were present like an angel, a blessing.
You were there, an angel, a blesssing
I cannot see your smile, implying a sense of loss or separation.
No, I cannot see your smile
I feel defenseless, vulnerable, like a child.
And I'm defenseless like a child
R1
Refrain 1 begins.
And I' v been waiting
Expressing the act of waiting.
And I' ve been crying
Conveying the emotion of crying, possibly due to longing or sorrow.
And I' ve been loving
Expressing the act of loving.
Loving,
Repetition of "loving" for emphasis or intensity.
2-
Continuation of the narrative.
You were the one I wanted to live for
Addressing someone as the reason for living.
You were my life, how could I ever ask for more?
Emphasizing the significant role of that person in the speaker's life.
Still my mind went on believing
Despite the importance of that person, the speaker's mind still entertained beliefs.
That you never could be leaving
A sense of disbelief or denial regarding the possibility of that person leaving.
R2
Refrain 2 begins.
And I've been waiting
Reiteration of waiting, suggesting a prolonged period of anticipation.
And I've been crying
Reiteration of crying, indicating continued emotional distress.
And I've been loving
Reiteration of loving, emphasizing the enduring nature of the speaker's feelings.
Love......
Repetition of "Love," possibly highlighting the central theme of the speaker's emotions.
Refrain 1
Conclusion of Refrain 1.
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