Brooklyn
Unrequited Whispers: Brooklyn's Love Lingers in Silence
Lyrics
It's a song I wrote for no one and no one's gonna hear
Expresses the personal nature of the song, written without an intended audience.
Cause I'd sooner die than sing it, there ain't nobody here
Strong statement suggesting the private and emotional nature of the lyrics.
Followed her from Brooklyn, from Brooklyn where she ran
Describes following someone from Brooklyn, emphasizing a mysterious or adventurous journey.
Breaking hearts, stealing cars, and smoking cigarettes
Portrays the person being followed as engaging in risky or rebellious behavior.
Well, she's pretty and she's skinny and she hasn't got a clue
Highlights the subject's physical attributes and naivety.
That I'd be staring at her coffee as the cup begins to cool
Implies a subtle, unspoken admiration for the person, observed discreetly.
Seen her on the subway, first time I ever did
Recalls seeing the person on the subway for the first time.
So I followed her down the street to her apartment
Describes stalking behavior, following the person to her apartment.
And I sat there until morning just a staring at the door
Indicates an intense and prolonged observation, waiting until morning.
The air is cool but visions of her hair will keep me warm
Suggests a romanticized fixation on the person, finding comfort in thoughts of her.
Her hair will keep me warm
Reiterates the idea of finding warmth and solace in the thought of her.
When she left I snuck across and stuck a note inside her box
Describes leaving a note expressing admiration, attempting to connect.
It read "my dear, you are so lovely and I'd really love to talk"
Reveals the content of the note, emphasizing admiration and a desire to talk.
When she got home then she read and said "my god, what do you mean?"
Portrays the person's surprised and confused reaction to the note.
I don't know, I just go where my heart leads me
Expresses a lack of a clear plan, following emotions without a specific direction.
Where my heart leads me
Repeats the idea of following one's heart without a predetermined path.
Ooh, where my heart leads me
Repeats the emphasis on following the heart, perhaps with uncertainty.
Well, I should'a known something when she called the police
Reflects on the consequences, realizing potential issues when involving authorities.
And I should'a known something when she asked me to leave
Acknowledges a signal to leave, recognizing a need to respect boundaries.
But a man just can't give up on the girl he wants to keep
Expresses persistence in pursuing someone despite challenges, driven by strong emotions.
Where my heart leads me
Reiterates the idea of following the heart as a guiding force in life.
Ooh, where my heart leads me
Concludes with a repeated emphasis on following one's heart.
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