Twenty Two Days
Twenty Two Days of Heartache: A Love Lost in Tears
Lyrics
Oh it's been 22 lonely blue days without a word from you
The singer has experienced 22 days of loneliness without any communication from the person addressed.
and 44 million more tears I've cried since you walked through that door
Expresses immense sorrow, indicating the significant emotional turmoil—44 million tears shed since the person left.
The sun never reaches my doorstep each empty day seems to be the same
Highlights the persistent sense of emptiness and routine, where the absence of the person has made each day feel the same.
You've broken your vow but I still love you now,
Despite the person breaking their promise, the singer's love for them persists, albeit in a situation where love seems unrequited and one-sided.
oh this love of mine is a one way losing game
Describes the singer's love as a 'losing game,' suggesting that their affection is not reciprocated, leading to a one-way emotional investment and potential heartache.
And it's been 22 lonely blue days without a word from you
Reiterates the enduring loneliness of 22 days without communication from the addressed person.
and 44 million more tears I've cried since you walked through that door
Reemphasizes the depth of sorrow—44 million tears shed—since the departure of the person.
The dreams that we share are gone forever but I still
Reflects on lost dreams shared with the person, acknowledging their irrevocable loss, though there remains a glimmer of hope within the singer's heart.
have a little hope in my heart
Despite the loss, the singer retains a small sense of optimism or hope amidst the heartbreak.
Is this the way it ends? Are we to be both friends?
Ruminates on uncertainty about the relationship's conclusion, questioning if friendship is the only possible outcome, expressing an inability to cope if separated.
Oh I can't go on if we're to be apart
Expresses the singer's emotional difficulty in carrying on if the relationship ends, indicating a struggle to accept or move forward without the addressed person.
And it's been 22 lonely blue dayswithout a word from you
Repeats the sentiment of 22 days passing without any word from the person, underscoring the prolonged loneliness.
and 44 million more tears I've cried since you walked through that door
Reiterates the substantial emotional pain experienced—44 million tears shed—since the person's departure.
yeah 22 days since you walked through that door
Emphasizes the duration since the person's departure, highlighting the impact of their absence.
ah 22 days since you walked through that door
Repeats the duration of days since the person left, signifying the continued impact of their absence.
yeah 22 days since you walked through that door
Further emphasizes the passing of days since the person left, emphasizing the duration and its effect on the singer.
mmmm 22 days since you walked through that door
Reiterates the time passed since the person departed, concluding the song with the poignant reminder of their absence.
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