It Must Be Him
Yearning Echoes: A Heart's Dance with Fate
Lyrics
I tell myself "What's done is done"
I try to convince myself that the past is irreversible.
I tell myself "Don't be a fool
I advise myself not to act foolishly.
Play the field, have a lot of fun
Suggesting to enjoy life, explore romantic options.
It's easy when you play it cool"
Emphasizing that it's easier when maintaining a composed demeanor.
I tell myself "Don't be a chump
Reminding myself not to be a naive person.
Who cares, let him stay away"
Indifferent attitude about someone staying away.
That's when the phone rings, and I jump
A sudden change in emotions when the phone rings.
And as I grab the phone I pray
Expressing a desperate hope as I reach for the phone.
"Let it please be him
A plea for the caller to be the person I desire.
Oh dear God it must be him
An intense wish or belief that it has to be him.
It must be him, or I shall die
Emphasizing the significance, implying emotional distress if not him.
I shall die"
Reiterating the emotional impact of the situation.
After a while I'm myself again
Recovery phase where I regain composure.
I pick the pieces off the floor
Dealing with the aftermath, picking up the emotional pieces.
I put my heart on the shelf again
Deciding to guard my heart against further pain.
He'll never hurt me anymore
Confident that he won't cause me harm again.
I'm not a puppet on a string
Asserting independence, not a passive participant.
I'll find somebody new someday
Believing in the possibility of finding new love.
That's when the phone begins to ring
The phone rings again, triggering a familiar response.
And once again I start to pray
Once more, hoping for the desired caller.
"Let it please be him
Repeating the plea for the call to be from him.
Oh dear God it must be him
Reiterating the strong belief that it must be him.
It must be him, or I shall die
Stressing the emotional impact if it's not him.
I shall die
Emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
Oh, hello, hello
The phone is answered with hope and anticipation.
My dear God, it must be him
A strong belief that the call is from him.
But it's not him, and then I die
Reality sets in as the call disappointingly isn't from him.
Again I die
Repeating the emotional impact of the disappointment.
Oh, hello, hello
A new cycle of hope when the phone rings again.
My dear God, it must be him
Strong belief that it must be him this time.
But it's not him, and then I die
Disappointment strikes again as it's not him.
Again I die
Repeating the emotional impact of the recurring disappointment.
I shall die"
Reiteration of the emotional distress and longing for him.
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