Teardrop
Exploring the Depths of Love: Newton Faulkner's "Teardrop" Meaning
Lyrics
Love, love is a verb
Love is an action or behavior.
Love is a doing word
Love requires active participation and effort.
Fearless on my breath
Fearlessness accompanies the speaker's breath, suggesting courage or confidence.
Gentle impulsion
A gentle push or force that propels the speaker forward.
Shakes me, makes me lighter
This force both shakes and lightens the speaker, implying a transformative impact.
Fearless on my breath
Reiteration of the fearlessness in the speaker's breath.
Teardrop on a fire
A tear falling onto a fire, possibly symbolizing a delicate emotional expression amid intensity.
Fearless on my breath
Reaffirmation of fearlessness accompanying the speaker's breath.
Water is my eye
Water is a metaphor for the speaker's eyes, suggesting clarity and reflection.
Most faithful mirror
The eyes are described as the most faithful mirror, emphasizing their honesty and truthfulness.
Fearless on my breath
Continued fearlessness in the speaker's breath.
Teardrop on the fire
Another tear falling onto the fire, possibly signifying a repeated emotional experience.
Of a confession
Reference to a confession, suggesting vulnerability or openness.
Fearless on my breath
Fearlessness persists in the speaker's breath.
Most faithful mirror
Reiteration of the eyes as a faithful mirror.
Fearless on my breath
Continued fearlessness in the speaker's breath.
Teardrop on the fire
Repeat of the tear falling onto the fire, emphasizing emotional expression.
Fearless on my breath
Once again, fearlessness accompanies the speaker's breath.
You're stumbling in the dark
Someone is stumbling in the dark, suggesting confusion or uncertainty.
Stumbling in the dark
Repetition of someone stumbling in the dark, emphasizing the theme of uncertainty.
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