Long Stretch of Lonesome
Embracing Hope: Overcoming Loneliness in Life
Lyrics
Never mind the struggle
Despite the challenges, difficulties, or hardships.
Never mind these tears I cry
Disregard the tears shed in the process.
Through it all I will stay humble
Committing to maintaining humility throughout the journey.
As I keep a watchful eye
Remaining vigilant and observant.
For that sweeter change of fortune
Anticipating a positive change in circumstances.
That's closer now than it's been
The awaited positive change is approaching.
Where the memories that haunt me
Reflecting on memories that trouble, but aiming for reconciliation.
Are gonna someday be my friend
Expecting that troubling memories will eventually become a source of comfort.
When that long stretch of lonesome comes to an end
An optimistic outlook on the eventual resolution of loneliness.
On some crazy river
Navigating through unpredictable and turbulent experiences.
But I still have control
Maintaining control despite the challenges faced.
And I will not surrender
Refusing to give up or yield.
I'll stay true to heart and soul
Remaining faithful to one's core values and identity.
There's a sea of love awaiting
Expecting a wealth of love in the future.
Down at the river's end
Symbolizing the end of the metaphorical river where positive changes await.
There I'll drown my sorrows
Expressing a desire to overcome sorrows at the river's end.
And there I'll live again
A promise to live life anew after overcoming difficulties.
When that long stretch of lonesome comes to an end
Reiteration of the hopeful anticipation for the end of loneliness.
When that long stretch of lonesome finally comes to an end
Emphasizing the eventual conclusion of the prolonged period of loneliness.
My heart belonging to someone
The heart finding belonging and ending the sense of longing.
It'll never be longing again
A commitment that the heart will no longer yearn or desire.
And the shadows that have dogged me since I can't remember when
Acknowledging persistent shadows from an indistinct past.
Finally give quarter
The shadows relenting, making way for positive change.
To the sunlight on my skin
Embracing the warmth and positivity symbolized by sunlight.
When that long stretch of lonesome comes to an end
Anticipating the end of the long period of loneliness.
And the shadows that have dogged me since I can't remember when
Reiteration of shadows giving way to sunlight on the skin.
Finally give quarter to the sunlight on my skin
Re-emphasizing the triumph of light over persistent shadows.
When that long stretch of lonesome
Anticipation and emphasis on the eventual end of loneliness.
When that long stretch of lonesome
Repetition for emphasis on the conclusion of the lonely stretch.
When that long stretch of lonesome comes to an end
Final reiteration of the expectation for the end of loneliness.
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