Portugal
Discovering Home Beyond Portugal
Lyrics
We didn't make it to Portugal
We did not reach Portugal
Some day we will
Hopeful anticipation for a future visit
Stay out for the lights over the Mondego
Observing lights over the Mondego River
Or watch it all from the hill
Or experiencing it from a hill
In a broken down house
In a deteriorating house
With a storm on the way
During an approaching storm
You'll read and I'll write songs
Reading and writing songs together
For the better half of our day
Occupying the majority of their day
When it all goes bad
In challenging times
When it all goes bad
Reiteration of challenging moments
There's still someone here I call home
Despite difficulties, someone is a comforting presence
We didn't make it to Portugal
Reiteration of not reaching Portugal
That's just how it went
Acceptance of the situation
But what you find when you're not looking
Discovery in unexpected moments
That's how the best days are spent
Best days are spent in unforeseen ways
With the sky opened up
Under an open sky
We're yet to make it through town
Yet to navigate through town
I see my future in a red floral dress
Envisioning the future with a specific image
And she smiles at this mess that we've found
Appreciation for the partner amidst chaos
When it all goes bad
Reiteration of challenging times
When it all goes bad
Reiteration of challenging moments
There's still someone here I call home
Presence of a comforting figure during difficulties
You can hold me for warmth
Seeking warmth through physical closeness
I'll hold you cause I need you
Expressing emotional dependence
You're the feeling of home
Partner is a source of comfort and familiarity
And that's just where I'll meet you
Anticipation of meeting in a familiar place
You are the fresh pair of socks
Symbolizing comfort and reliability
You are the right kinds of wrong
Acceptance of imperfections in the partner
You are the well-timed distraction
Being a timely distraction from challenges
You are my landing song
Symbolizing a comforting and reassuring presence
You are my landing song
Partner is compared to a reassuring and calming song
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