Lyrics
It's been a long day
Expressing that the day has been lengthy.
I'm still 20 stops away
The speaker is still far away from their destination, approximately 20 stops away.
Leaving the rest of my love downtown
Leaving behind the remaining affection or emotions in the downtown area.
Wish that I could just turn around
Expressing a desire to reverse or turn back.
But the view looks great
Despite the circumstances, the scenery appears pleasant.
The reflection of you but I don't know your name
Seeing a reflection of someone they are drawn to, yet they don’t know their name.
Is this all that it really takes
Questioning whether such a simple thing (seeing the reflection) is significant.
It's getting crowded but you stay same
Despite the surroundings becoming crowded, the person being observed remains unchanged.
Frozen eyes (Froze me in time)
A description of being captivated or held in place by someone's gaze.
Don't get off at Bed-Stuy (I want you to stay)
Expressing a desire for the person being addressed to stay on the train rather than disembark at Bed-Stuy.
What's your stop
Inquiring about the intended stop of the person the speaker is interested in.
Is it close or not
Asking whether the person's destination is nearby or distant.
Ever since I laid my eyes on you
Since encountering the person, the speaker has been deeply affected.
I didn't know how far I was from truth
Realizing a significant discrepancy between the initial perception and the actual truth after encountering the person.
Oh, It all feels better, like one love letter
Feeling improved or uplifted, akin to the positive impact of receiving a love letter.
From the L to the E and the space in between
Referring to the connection between the train stations 'L' and 'E,' indicating a longing for connection between two points.
There were all these stops
Multiple stops passed by without the person the speaker is interested in leaving the train.
And you didn't get off
Despite reaching different stops, the person of interest remained on the train.
I had a one track mind
The speaker had a singular focus until meeting the person, and meeting them has expanded their perspective.
And you opened it up
The person being addressed helped broaden the speaker's mindset or thoughts.
All these trains that run
Expressing a willingness to continue pursuing connections or relationships despite past experiences.
I'll keep getting on
Determined to continue exploring opportunities for connection or love.
Searching for the one
Continuously searching for a significant other or a meaningful connection.
Searching for the one
Reinforces the determination to find someone special or meaningful.
Frozen eyes (Froze me in time)
A repetition emphasizing the impact of being captivated by someone's gaze.
Don't get off at Bed-Stuy (I want you to stay)
Repeated desire for the person addressed to stay on the train instead of getting off at Bed-Stuy.
What's your stop
Continuing to inquire about the destination of the person of interest.
Is it close or not
Reiterating the previous question about the proximity of the person's stop.
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