Lyrics
You'd think I'd grow accustomed to you being away
The speaker expected to get used to the absence but still feels the presence of the person who left.
But ever since you left me here, I see you everyday
Despite the departure, the person seems to be constantly present in the speaker's thoughts and surroundings.
We might have made it work if you had had the guts to stay
There's a belief that the relationship could have thrived if the departed person had chosen to stay.
But oh my darling, it won't be long
Despite the longing, the speaker acknowledges that the separation won't last forever.
Winter's on its way, yes I can feel it in my bones
The speaker senses the impending arrival of winter and relates it to a feeling of isolation and coldness since the departure.
I swear it's gotten colder ever since I've been alone
Perception of a literal and emotional chill, possibly symbolizing the loneliness experienced since the departure.
and it feels as though your memory's the only thing I ow
The memories of the departed person seem to be the only emotional debt or connection the speaker has left.
But oh my darling, it won't be long
Despite the hardship, there's a reassurance that the separation won't last indefinitely.
Before I see your smiling face
An anticipation of reuniting and seeing the departed person's happy expression again.
And I can hold your hand,
An eagerness to physically connect again, emphasizing the longing for the departed person's presence.
Cause then I'll be right by your side
Expressing the desire to be close to the departed person once more.
Oh my darling, it won't be long
Despite the separation, there's a strong belief that the reunion will happen relatively soon.
I'm starting to forget all of the ridges of your spine
The speaker is starting to forget specific details about the departed person's physical features.
And I can't even tell if it's the distance or the wine
Uncertainty whether the feeling of forgetting is due to the physical distance or intoxication.
You went to the West and left my spoiling on the vine
The departure has left the speaker feeling neglected or abandoned, with their own life deteriorating.
And oh my darling, it won't be long
Despite the difficulties, there's hope that the separation will soon come to an end.
I doubt that you can hear me, but I guess you ought to know
Expressing a wish for the departed person to know the feelings and thoughts being held.
I wish that I had told you, "take me with you when you go"
A desire to have gone along or to be taken along when the person left.
But I can keep from drawing holding on to the ago
Struggling to let go of the past and clinging to memories.
and oh my darling it won't be long
Despite the hardship, there's a belief that the separation won't last forever.
Before I see your smiling face
Anticipation of reuniting and experiencing joy again.
And I can hold your hand,
An anticipation of physical closeness and intimacy.
Cause then I'll be right by your side
Expressing the desire to be physically near the departed person again.
Oh my darling, it won't be long
Despite the separation, there's a strong belief that the reunion will happen relatively soon.
I'd walk through the fire for to find the love I knew
Willingness to endure hardship to find and restore the love that was once known.
So darling would you blame me if I tried to see this through
Questioning if it's justifiable to persist and try to make the relationship work despite the separation.
Cause I'll be at my best when I am lying next to you
The speaker believes they are at their best when close to the departed person.
And oh my darling it won't be long
Despite the hardship, there's a belief that the separation won't last forever.
"There's nothing to fear," you said, "it's just a change of state"
A memory of reassurance from the departed person about change, but the speaker feels defeated by the current circumstances.
But my heart's been defeated by this crooked twist of fate
The speaker's heartache and emotional defeat due to an unexpected turn of events.
So will you be there waiting when I reach those pearly gates
Questioning if the departed person will be waiting in the afterlife, emphasizing the longing for reunion.
Cause oh my darling, oh my darling
An emotional plea or realization of the impending reunion, expressing deep feelings for the departed person.
It won't be long
A repeated reassurance that despite the current separation, it won't last indefinitely.
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