Postcards
Miles Apart, Hearts Connected: Postcards by Sam Johnston
Lyrics
Time has gone away in these sheets
Expresses the passage of time within the intimacy of shared sheets.
We forgot we had places to be
Highlights the distraction from responsibilities as the couple forgets their obligations.
Bundle up, let the world keep on turnin'
Suggests a desire to cocoon in each other's presence while the world continues to turn.
Maybe then we'll forget that our hearts are burnin'
Implies the hope that prolonged togetherness might overshadow the pain in their hearts.
Wishing we can stay for just a bit longer
Expresses a yearning for an extended stay in each other's company.
'Cause my fire for you, oh it's only getting stronger
Declares a growing intensity of romantic feelings, likened to a burning fire.
Two thousand miles, part the way from me
Notes the physical distance of two thousand miles separating the couple.
Just sending these postcards from Tennessee
Indicates the act of sending postcards, possibly as a way to bridge the geographical gap.
Summer here, winter there
Contrasts the seasons in different locations, symbolizing the emotional distance.
The things I do just to breathe in your air
Describes the lengths taken to be close, emphasizing the importance of shared air.
Don't you say that it's not much more time
Rejects the notion of time being insignificant, implying impatience in waiting.
'Cause every word has me losing my mind
Suggests that each communication deepens the emotional impact, affecting mental well-being.
Oh, wishing we could stay for just a bit longer
Reiterates the desire for prolonged togetherness and the growing intensity of feelings.
'Cause my fire for you, oh it's only getting stronger
Reaffirms the strengthening emotional connection despite physical distance.
And oh, two thousand miles part the way from me
Recalls the considerable distance between the couple, reinforcing the theme of separation.
Oh, just sending these postcards from Tennessee
Reiterates the act of sending postcards, emphasizing the symbolic effort to stay connected.
Wishing we could stay for just a bit longer
Expresses a continuous wish for an extended time together, driven by growing passion.
'Cause my fire for you, oh it's only getting stronger
Affirms the deepening emotional intensity and desire for a longer shared experience.
Oh, two thousand miles part the way from me
Recalls the physical distance, underlining the persistent challenge of being apart.
Oh, just sending these postcards from Tennessee
Reiterates the symbolic act of sending postcards from a distant location.
Oh, why do you have to be so
Expresses the emotional struggle of being far apart, questioning the distance.
Far from me?
Conveys the lament over the significant physical separation between the individuals.
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