Lady Day
Unveiling the Heart's Tale: Lady Day by Rod Stewart
Lyrics
North winds have made my face a little older
North winds have aged me, showing on my face.
And my back is bent through trying too hard
My back is bent from exertion and trying too hard.
My vest is torn so I make no perfect picture
My vest is torn, making me an imperfect image for display.
To place upon your white-washed wall
No perfect image for your wall.
I'd like to stay but you have not asked me
I'd like to stay, but you haven't invited me.
Still I don't really expect you to
I don't expect you to invite me.
Dusty boots would shame you now Lady Day
Dusty boots would disgrace you, Lady Day. Are we really that distant?
Are we really that far apart
Expressing doubt about the perceived distance.
I wish the world could see you now Lady Day
I wish the world could witness you now, Lady Day, laughing at your oldest friend.
Laughing down at your oldest friend
Laughing at the one who shared almost everything in a one-sided love affair.
The one who shared just about all he had
Referencing the past shared experiences in the relationship.
In a one-sided love affair
Describing a one-sided love affair.
I get scared when I remember too much
Expressing fear when recalling too much from the past.
Wasted time I suppose you could say that
Time has been wasted, though the narrator may not see it that way.
Strange it don't seem that way to me
Reflecting on the strangeness of not perceiving wasted time.
But wait a minute
Pause, questioning if the listener is paying attention.
I don't even think you're listening
Doubting the listener's engagement, expressing a desire to share true feelings.
Just let me tell you how I really feel
Requesting a chance to express genuine emotions.
I've seen the inside of your heart Lady Day
Claiming to have seen the inner feelings of Lady Day's heart.
When you wanted to be shown the way
Recalling a moment when Lady Day sought guidance.
I loved you then as I love ya now girl
Expressing continuous love for Lady Day.
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