Let You Down
Lost in the Waves of Desire: Short in the Sleeve's Poetic Journey
Lyrics
You were singing like a lonely bird on a wire
You were expressing vulnerability and solitude like a bird perched on a wire.
With a song I couldn't keep from my mind
The song you sang was compelling and stayed in my thoughts.
Now we're caught up in the waves of recklessness and desire
We are entangled in impulsive and passionate emotions.
Lost sight of the shore we've behind
We have lost track of the safe and familiar, symbolized by the shore we left behind.
Can we hold on to this feeling
Is it possible to preserve this emotional connection?
When our fears all come crowding 'round
When anxieties surround us.
And you swear your heart is in my keeping
You claim your heart belongs to me.
But can I swear I won't let you down
I question my ability to avoid disappointing you.
I won't let you down
Reiterating the commitment not to let you down.
Will I be the man I think I am or a liar
Reflecting on whether I will live up to my self-perceived identity or succumb to deception.
Dressed in a brilliant disguise
Cloaked in a deceptive facade.
Quick to carry all the weight of love just to tire
Readily accepting the burdens of love, only to become weary.
And play by rote the role I've memorized
Engaging in love mechanically, following a pre-learned script.
Can we hold on to this feeling
Revisiting the question of preserving the emotional connection.
When our fears all come crowding 'round
Facing collective fears together.
And you swear your heart is in my keeping
Reaffirming your commitment to me.
But can I swear I won't let you down
I doubt my ability to fulfill the commitment of not letting you down.
I won't let you down
Repeating the pledge not to disappoint you.
You were singing like a lonely bird on a wire
Recalling the earlier portrayal of vulnerability and solitude.
With a song I couldn't keep from my mind
The unforgettable song still lingering in my thoughts.
Can we hold on to this feeling
Can we sustain this emotional connection?
When our fears all come crowding 'round
In the face of surrounding fears.
And you swear your heart is in my keeping
Your heart remains under my care.
But can I swear I won't let you down
I question my ability to uphold the commitment of not letting you down.
I won't let you down
Reiterating the determination not to disappoint you.
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