Never Is a Long Time
Eternal Moments: Unveiling the Timeless Essence of 'Never Is a Long Time'Lyrics
Well, If I stall at all or hesitate
The speaker acknowledges potential hesitation or delay.
The world of always never seems to wait
The concept of 'always never' indicates an oxymoronic state where opportunities or moments might be missed due to hesitation or indecision.
A comedy that could be so divine
The situation, possibly ironic or paradoxical, could be incredibly enjoyable or perfect.
Never is a long time
Indicates that 'never' is an extensive period of time.
A shadow born to steal the light of day
Refers to something elusive, possibly negative, that obstructs the brightness or positivity of a situation.
You woke me up and said, "come on
An invitation or encouragement to engage in an activity.
Let’s play"
Encouragement to participate in a playful activity.
Well now I know this never has it's way
Implies that 'never' doesn't always dictate outcomes.
You are, you are, the star I say
Recognizing someone as exceptional or outstanding.
From far, from far, from far away
Expresses a distance or remoteness in relation to the exceptional individual.
The laws that cause it all to stay
Refers to rules or principles governing situations.
By you, by you, by you, by you, for you, I do
Emphasizes actions done specifically for someone else.
I thought I'd done it all, I thought I knew
The speaker thought they had experienced everything until encountering something extraordinary.
But nothing ever looked as clear as you
Expresses clarity and distinctiveness about the extraordinary experience.
Now every never that I knew was fine
States that previous experiences of 'never' were acceptable until this new exceptional experience occurred.
But never is a long time
Reiterates that 'never' signifies a considerable duration.
Now I share this feeling with my dad
The speaker shares a similar feeling with their father.
Stolen goods aren't always half that bad
Suggests that even stolen or illicit things might not be entirely negative.
A never that will always
Implies an eternal or unchanging aspect of something that never happened.
You are, you are, the star I say
Reiteration of someone's exceptional nature.
From far, from far, from far away
Reiterates a distance or remoteness in relation to the exceptional individual.
The law that caused it all to stay
Refers again to rules or principles governing situations.
By you, by you, by you, by you
Emphasizes actions done specifically for someone else.
The faded piping on your dress
Details the appearance of an item of clothing that holds significance.
Will always have it's place, I guess
Suggests that this item will always have a place or importance.
By you, by you
Actions or occurrences attributed to someone else.
A common love that we can bless
Expresses a shared, ordinary love that is considered fortunate.
The pleasure of my child’s best
Refers to the joy or satisfaction from a child's achievements or qualities.
Golden Books and tenderness
Touches upon nostalgic memories of childhood books and affectionate care.
Have rescued me from emptiness
Indicates that these elements have filled a void or feeling of emptiness.
You are, you are, the star I say
Reiteration of someone's exceptional nature.
From far, from far, from far away
Reiterates a distance or remoteness in relation to the exceptional individual.
The laws that cause it all to stay
Refers again to rules or principles governing situations.
You are, you are, the star I say
Reiteration of someone's exceptional nature.
From far, from far, from far away
Reiterates a distance or remoteness in relation to the exceptional individual.
The laws that cause it all
Reiterates rules or principles governing situations.
It all, it all, it all, it all
Repetition emphasizing the importance of rules or principles.
It all to stay
Emphasizes the importance of these rules or principles to endure or persist.
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