And Then You're Gone
Love's Illusion Unraveled: Pink Martini's 'And Then You're Gone'
Lyrics
My dear Lorenzo you take my hand
Expressing intimacy and connection with Lorenzo, extending a hand in a gesture of unity.
And understand the tears that I have cried
Acknowledging Lorenzo's understanding of personal struggles and the emotional pain experienced.
We like the candles and pour the wine
Creating a romantic atmosphere with candles and wine, sharing moments of joy and laughter.
and laugh as if you'll never leave my side
Enjoying the present moment with the belief that Lorenzo will always be present.
you take me in your arms and tell me
Lorenzo reassures that the singer will always be the one and only in his eyes.
that I'll always be the only one
Expressing the belief in a lasting connection, only to experience sudden departure.
and then you're gone
The abrupt departure of Lorenzo after expressing eternal commitment.
you come to see me on a Saturday
Describing Lorenzo's visits on Saturdays, displaying thoughtfulness and charm.
presenting heenies knowing just what to say
Lorenzo's ability to bring joy with witty remarks, creating a positive atmosphere.
we dance until the break of dawn
Engaging in joyous activities, dancing until dawn, only to find Lorenzo gone when turning away.
I turn my back and then you're gone
The recurring theme of sudden departures, leaving the singer alone.
Swirling in a sea of stars
Immersed in a celestial imagery, possibly alluding to the beauty of shared moments.
Swirling to the strum of guitars
Enjoying music together, with guitars symbolizing shared passions.
No one tangos why the way you do
Highlighting the uniqueness of Lorenzo's tango style, a dance once cherished but now discontinued.
But now my dancing days woth you are through
Expressing the end of the dancing days, suggesting a loss of shared experiences.
You think I miss you each time you disappear
Addressing Lorenzo's pattern of disappearance and acknowledging a changing emotional response.
Maybe I used to but it's becoming clear
Conveying a realization that the singer no longer misses Lorenzo's absence.
I know your tricks I 've heard your songs
Recognizing Lorenzo's familiar behavior and insincere declarations of love.
You swear your love and then you're gone
Calling out Lorenzo's tendency to promise love and then vanish.
Remember last time it was a perfect day
Recalling a previous perfect day, contrasted with Lorenzo's subsequent departure.
You tooke me sailing and then you sailed away
Referencing a sailing experience that ended with Lorenzo leaving, emphasizing a repeating cycle.
Now here you are outside my door
Lorenzo returning, seeking re-entry into the singer's life.
you want back in just like before
Highlighting Lorenzo's desire to reconcile, mirroring past behavior.
Well save your breath don't make me yawn
Rejecting Lorenzo's attempts, indicating a weariness with empty promises.
You've had your chance now just be gone
Issuing a final directive for Lorenzo to leave, signaling closure.
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