This Is It
Embracing the Moment: Ryan Adams' Proclamation of Love
Lyrics
Let me sing a song for you
Expressing the intention to perform a song for someone.
That's never been sung before
Emphasizing the uniqueness of the upcoming song.
All the words were meant for you
Stating that the lyrics are directed specifically to the listener.
And never been said before
Highlighting the originality of the words in the song.
She kisses when she sleeps
Describing an intimate moment where the subject kisses during sleep.
She kisses when she's sleeping
Repeating the description of the subject's sleeping behavior.
Let me sing a song for you
Reiterating the desire to sing a meaningful song.
A song that's worth the dreaming
Describing the song as valuable and worth dreaming about.
Don't waste my time
Asserting the importance of not wasting the speaker's time.
This is is
Declaring that the current moment is significant.
This is really happening
Affirming that the situation or event is real and happening.
What's the use in marigolds
Raising a rhetorical question about the usefulness of marigolds.
These flowers are for you
Explicitly stating that the flowers mentioned earlier are intended for the listener.
All the lights go after burn
Describing a dramatic visual effect where lights seem to burn after being lit.
The sky it splits in two
Depicting a split in the sky, possibly metaphorical or symbolic.
I kiss her on her teeth
Describing a physical act of intimacy – kissing the subject on their teeth.
I kiss her on her teeth, hmm
Repeating the description of the unique way the subject is kissed.
Let me sing a song for you that alters your belief
Expressing the transformative power of a song that can change beliefs.
Don't waste my time
Reiterating the importance of not wasting time in the current significant moment.
This is it
Affirming again that "this is it," emphasizing the reality of the present situation.
This is really happening
Reaffirming that what is happening is indeed real.
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