The Way We Carry On
Eternal Summer Love: The Way We Carry On
Lyrics
Hold me 'til the summer's over, and it'll be over soon
Expresses a desire for closeness until the end of summer, hinting at a temporary nature of the situation.
Maybe Fall was meant for us, but we're not meant to fall
Suggests a cautious approach to a romantic relationship, emphasizing resilience and avoiding a literal fall.
Not you
Clarifies that the statement is not directed towards the listener, creating a sense of distance or detachment.
By then maybe, or maybe not
Uncertainty about the future, contemplating whether changes will occur by then or not.
You'll keep me guessing
Highlights the theme of unpredictability, with the other person keeping the speaker in suspense.
Oh, never mind
An abrupt dismissal or withdrawal of a previous statement, possibly due to frustration or indifference.
Oh, just to say we've won
Expressing a desire for victory or success in the relationship, implying challenges or conflicts.
Oh, the way we carry on
Reflecting on the ongoing nature of the relationship and the behaviors exhibited.
Oh, I'm betting on these hearts, on these hands
Placing a bet or investing emotionally in the hearts and hands involved, suggesting a gamble on the relationship.
I know I've changed and so have you and
Acknowledges personal and mutual changes in character over time.
We're missing our old ways
Nostalgic reference to the past, recognizing the loss of old habits or ways.
But don't you know how beautiful, your eyes, they shine
Complimenting the beauty of the listener's eyes and their shine, possibly indicating admiration or love.
When you love our days
Celebrating the positive moments of shared love and happiness in their days together.
And yet I fall so mad in love
Expressing intense and passionate feelings of falling in love.
And softly I fall, too
Describing a gentle and subtle descent into love, contrasting the previous intense emotion.
Oh, just to say we've won
Reiteration of the desire for victory or success in the relationship, emphasizing persistence.
Oh, the way we carry on
Reaffirming the ongoing nature of the relationship and the ways both partners navigate through it.
Oh, I'm betting on these hearts, on these hands
Continuation of emotional investment, emphasizing the importance of hearts and hands in the relationship.
Hold me until Tuesday night
Requesting physical closeness until a specific time, reinforcing the temporary nature of the situation.
And I will play guitar
Adding a playful element by mentioning playing guitar, possibly a shared activity or hobby.
Maybe when the summer's gone
Suggesting that clarity about the relationship may come after the summer has ended.
We'll know just where we are
Expressing hope for understanding their relationship better once external factors, like the summer, have passed.
Oh, just to say we've won
Reiteration of the desire for victory or success, emphasizing the importance of perseverance.
Oh, the way we carry on
Reflecting on the continued journey of the relationship and the ways both partners carry on.
Oh, I'm betting on these hearts, on these hands
Continuing the emotional investment theme, underscoring the significance of hearts and hands in the relationship.
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