Lyrics
It took me quite some time
Expressing the time and effort taken to prepare something significant.
It had to be just right
Emphasizing the importance of achieving perfection in the process.
When it came, I knew
Signifying a moment of realization upon finding the ideal gift.
I'd found the perfect gift
Announcing the discovery of a perfect gift for the recipient.
For you
Directly addressing the recipient as the intended beneficiary of the gift.
A thousand nights like this
Describing a recurring scenario of a thousand nights with a specific atmosphere.
A stale cigarette's kiss
Depicting a moment with a lingering, somewhat unpleasant memory (stale cigarette's kiss).
A drink you can't resist
Referring to a tempting beverage that holds an allure.
And in your head, a voice
Hinting at an inner voice or thought that remains unfulfilled.
You'll always miss
Suggesting a sense of longing or regret associated with the mentioned voice.
A thousand nights like this
Reiterating the repeated nature of the described nights.
Over the years, I'd splurge
Highlighting a history of extravagant gestures to satisfy desires.
To indulge your every urge
Emphasizing a commitment to fulfilling every desire of the recipient.
This is something new
Introducing a novel and distinct offering as a gift.
My latest offering to you
Presenting the latest and unique gift dedicated to the recipient.
A thousand empty beds
Painting a picture of numerous empty beds, suggesting loneliness.
And sheets as cold as lead
Conveying a sense of coldness and emotional detachment with leaden sheets.
A book you've already read
Mentioning a familiar book, possibly symbolizing repetitive experiences.
And when you wake
Anticipating a regretful awakening after a night's sleep.
You'll wish that you were dead
Describing a feeling of intense dissatisfaction upon waking up.
With me
Reiterating the connection between the speaker and the recipient.
Dead with me
Repeating the idea of being dead, possibly metaphorically.
Please, you must accept
Making a plea for the recipient to accept the gift without causing distress.
Don't make me upset
Expressing a desire to avoid negative emotions or reactions.
I've had mine for a year or two
Disclosing the speaker's possession of a similar item for an extended period.
It's the gift that keeps on giving
Labeling the gift as something continuously beneficial.
And it's for you
Reaffirming the dedication of the gift to the recipient.
A thousand nights like this
Repeating the scenario of a thousand nights with specific elements.
A stale cigarette's kiss
Reiterating the lingering nature of a past encounter (stale cigarette's kiss).
A drink you can't resist
Recalling a tempting drink that holds an irresistible quality.
And in your head a voice
Repeating the idea of an internal voice or thought associated with longing.
You'll always miss
Emphasizing the persistent nature of the missed voice or thought.
A thousand nights like this
Reiterating the concept of a thousand nights with a lasting impact.
You'll always miss
Stressing the enduring nature of the mentioned longing or regret.
You'll always miss
Repeating the idea of perpetual longing or regret.
You'll always miss
Affirming the enduring nature of the missed voice or thought.
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