Lyrics
I sang to you a song in the house
The singer expresses singing a song in a specific house.
Where I grew up
Highlighting that the song was sung in the house where the singer grew up.
It wasn't much,
The house might not have been extravagant, but it held significance.
But it was just enough
Despite not being lavish, it provided just enough to maintain a connection.
To keep you in love
Implies the house and song helped sustain affection or love.
Until the days forgot to sing it back to you
Days passed without reciprocation or acknowledgment of the song's significance.
And I did what I had to
The singer took necessary actions in response to the situation.
I'm hoping that you know-
The singer desires the listener to understand something.
I'm hoping that you know
Reinforces the desire for the listener's understanding.
I keep the letters that you wrote
Letters from the listener are kept by the singer in their room.
around my room
These letters are stored around the singer's living space.
I'm saving them for when I get home
The singer intends to preserve these letters for a specific moment.
Saving them until I have the real you
The purpose of keeping these letters is until the listener's true self is revealed.
until I have the real you
Reiteration of waiting for the genuine version of the listener.
But if time makes the heart
Time's effect on feelings or emotions is contemplated.
Grow a little fonder then,
Wondering if time enhances affection.
We can wait a little longer
Patience in waiting for a strengthened bond due to time.
We can wait a little longer
Reaffirmation of willingness to wait longer for an enhanced connection.
If time makes the heart
Revisiting the idea of time influencing emotions positively.
grow a little fonder then
The singer anticipates meeting the listener again if time fosters stronger emotions.
I'll see you soon
Expectation of a reunion based on the passage of time.
You said you had a nightmare
The listener shared having a nightmare, prompting their visit.
I got sick and you flew out to meet me here
When the singer was unwell, the listener traveled to be by their side.
And I'd believe it,
Confirmation of the impact this event had on the singer's thoughts.
Believe me, it got me thinking
Reflecting on the significance of the listener's actions.
If I left this world tomorrow
A contemplation on mortality, pondering how the singer's departure would affect others.
Everyone would know
Anticipation that the singer's departure would leave a clear understanding of their role in the listener's life.
What I was to you and
Speculation on the significance of the singer to the listener.
What you wore to me
Recollection of the listener's attire, indicating a deep connection.
Pick me up and take me home
A plea to be retrieved and returned home.
Because time is moving on
Time is advancing, emphasizing urgency in reuniting.
And I'm getting old without you
Expressing the difficulty of progressing in life without the listener.
Getting old without you
Reiteration of the struggle of moving forward without the listener's presence.
Pick me up and take me home
A plea to be brought back home due to the passage of time.
Because time is moving on
Emphasizing the continuous advancement of time and the resulting impact of separation.
And I'm getting old without you
Reiteration of the challenge of aging without the listener.
And I don't want to get old without you
Expressing a desire to avoid growing old without the listener.
I'm getting old without you
A reiteration of the distress at the prospect of aging without the listener's presence.
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