Wish I Knew
Yearning Echoes: Shelby Lynne's Heartfelt Quest for Love
Lyrics
Once upon a time you gave your love to me
Reflecting on a past time when the person gave their love
Now we've grown apart
Expressing a sense of distance or separation in the present
Wish I knew how to love you
Desiring knowledge or understanding on how to love the person
Wish I knew how to make you mine
Expressing a wish to know how to make the person their own
Seems the harder that I try, you run from me
Facing challenges in trying to connect, with the person seeming to avoid
Well I guess I'll never hold you again
Accepting the likelihood of not being able to hold the person again
The times we've shared together
Recalling positive shared experiences as if they were a dream
Were like a dream come true
Describing past moments as fulfilling and ideal
But now my life is empty
Expressing a current emptiness in life without the person
Without holding you
Highlighting the significance of holding the person
My mind is so confused
Indicating confusion in the speaker's mind
I've given all my love to you
Conveying the speaker's dedication by giving all their love
Oh but, still, I wish I knew
Despite efforts, expressing a lingering wish for understanding
I just don't want to understand
Expressing a reluctance to comprehend the situation
How I can please you
Questioning how to please the person
Cause I've tried everything
Describing attempts to please, but none seem effective
And nothing seems to do
Expressing frustration with the lack of success
Is there a place for me
Questioning if there is a place for the speaker in the person's life
Is there a way to reach your heart
Wondering how to reach the person's heart
Is there any hope for us
Expressing uncertainty about the future of the relationship
Oh but, still, I wish I knew
Despite uncertainties, the speaker still wishes for understanding
Please somebody tell me
Seeking guidance or advice from someone
What I'm supposed to do
Expressing a desire for clarity on what actions to take
I don't want to guess anymore
Rejecting uncertainty and the need to guess about the future
About what I'm supposed to do
Expressing a desire for clear instructions on what to do
Oh, maybe some day
Expressing hope for a future reunion or connection
I'll find my way to you
Looking forward to finding a way back to the person
And maybe some day
Reiterating the hopeful sentiment for a future reunion
Oh but, still, I wish I knew
Despite uncertainty, the speaker still wishes for understanding
Still, I wish I knew
Repeating the persistent wish for knowledge and understanding
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