Lyrics
They painted a white line
They marked a boundary on the road, indicating where to walk and drive.
On the road to show where to walk where to drive
The painted line serves as a guide for navigation on the road.
And I followed that line a couple of times
The speaker adheres to the marked path multiple times, possibly symbolizing following a prescribed route in life.
The shadow of you a ghost by my side
A metaphorical presence of someone significant, with memories lingering like a ghost.
Flashing in the flickering lights
Imagery of lights creating a momentary visual effect.
Drawing in a swarm of black flies
Reference to an unsettling situation or chaos, represented by a swarm of black flies.
I was waiting for you inside
The speaker anticipates someone's arrival while being indoors.
Your voice echoing in my mind
The lingering impact of the person's voice in the speaker's thoughts.
Glancing back over my shoulder
A moment of looking back, expecting the presence of someone.
I thought you were right behind
The assumption that the person is closely following.
They painted a white line
Similar imagery of marking boundaries, this time on a field.
On the field to show where the bounds lie
Indicating the limits and borders through a painted line on the field.
And I lay in that field on a few humid nights
Personal experience of lying in the field during humid nights.
The chalky paint on the back of my thighs
The residue of the paint affecting the speaker physically.
Scratching at mosquito bites
Dealing with discomfort, possibly representing challenges in life.
Drawing my blood drinking their wine
Metaphorical imagery of blood being drawn, possibly sacrificing for others.
I was waiting for you inside
Reiteration of waiting indoors, possibly for the same person.
Your voice echoing in my mind
The persistent resonance of the person's voice in the speaker's thoughts.
Glancing back over my shoulder
Continued anticipation and looking back, expecting the person.
I thought you were right behind
The belief that the person is closely following.
I thought I saw you walking by
The speaker thinks they see the person, creating a lasting impression.
I'll be thinking it's you the rest of my life
An enduring belief that the person is present in various situations.
And I thought it was you when the door opened wide
Mistaken identity when a door opens, reinforcing the enduring thought of the person's presence.
I'll be thinking it's you the rest of my life
Continued belief in the person's presence throughout life.
I was waiting for you inside
Repetition of waiting indoors, with the person's voice echoing persistently.
Your voice echoing in my mind
The lasting impact of the person's voice on the speaker's thoughts.
Glancing back over my shoulder
Continued anticipation and looking back, expecting the person.
I thought you were right behind
The belief that the person is closely following remains.
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