When I Needed You
Celestial Comfort: Embracing Love Across the Cosmos
Lyrics
When you cry for me
Expressing empathy for the listener's emotional state.
Here's what I will do
Describing the speaker's response to the listener's tears.
I'll step into your dreams at night
Symbolic gesture of entering the listener's dreams to provide comfort.
and comfort you
Commitment to offering solace and support.
And when you hear me cry
Switching perspectives, addressing the possibility of the speaker's emotional expression.
do that in reverse
Encouraging the listener to reverse the roles in their imagination.
Imagine you are flying through
Invoking a sense of exploration and freedom in the mind.
the universe
Using a metaphorical journey through the universe to convey a connection.
I know the distance scares you
Acknowledging potential fears related to distance in the relationship.
but it's really not far
Assuring that the perceived distance is not substantial.
cause I'll be on the corner
Placing the speaker metaphorically in a celestial location to be close.
in that neighborhood of stars
Emphasizing the enduring connection in a cosmic sense.
And when I needed you
Reflecting on a past need for support.
I'll just call out loud
Indicating a method of reaching out for help.
And you'll look up and see me standing
Imagining a visual manifestation of the speaker for reassurance.
on a cloud
Positioning the speaker in a celestial setting, portraying a sense of elevation.
I'll say "Come closer, please"
Inviting the listener closer, emphasizing intimacy.
and you'll stand on a chair
Using a chair metaphorically to bridge the gap and create closeness.
And with silver wings, I'll hold you in
Depicting a comforting embrace with wings in the metaphorical air.
the trembling air
Expressing a desire to provide support during difficult moments.
And when you hear me whistle
Introducing a symbolic clue for recognition.
consider that a clue
Linking a whistle to a way of expressing the speaker's longing.
another way of sayin'
Indicating an alternate method of conveying emotions.
how much I'm missing you
Stressing the depth of the speaker's feelings and sense of loss.
But I'm not up there yet
Acknowledging that the speaker is not physically present in the described celestial location.
I've got miles to go
Highlighting the speaker's ongoing journey with a considerable distance remaining.
miles and miles to dream with you
Expressing a commitment to sharing dreams and witnessing growth from a distance.
and watch you grow
Continuing the theme of supporting the listener's development.
and now I think I'll practice what
Announcing an intention to practice actions for the future.
I will do
Describing the speaker's actions when physically distant but emotionally connected.
when I'm up there
Anticipating a future scenario of being elevated and distanced.
and I'm missing you
Reiterating the enduring sense of missing the listener.
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