Lyrics
So much beauty surrounds you
Expressing the abundance of beauty in the surroundings of the person being addressed.
The little robins have found you
Noting the presence of little robins, symbolizing the discovery or connection with nature.
Through clouds of green
Describing a lush and vibrant environment with the imagery of clouds of green.
And shifting light
Highlighting the changing play of light in the surroundings.
I see your signal burnin' into the night
Observing a signal, possibly a metaphor for a guiding light, standing out in the night.
Oh, what a sight
Expressing admiration for the captivating scene.
I needed help when I came around (but I did not know it)
Admitting the need for assistance upon arrival, though unaware of it at the time.
You always knew I'd come unwound (but you never showed it)
Acknowledging that the person always anticipated and understood moments of emotional turmoil.
I try to take care of you
Affirming the intent to care for the other person.
But you take care of me
Reciprocal care, with the other person also taking care in return.
I didn't know how to do
Expressing initial uncertainty about how to reciprocate care.
But you let me plant a tree
Metaphorically mentioning planting a tree, symbolizing the growth and nurturing of a relationship.
As we sit here quietly
Sharing a moment of quiet contemplation together.
Right down by 440
Referencing a specific location, possibly adding a personal touch to the shared experience.
I know it's where
Expressing a strong desire to be in the mentioned location.
I wanna be
Reiterating the preferred location, emphasizing its significance.
The dogs are chasing cars
Indicating a change in lifestyle, moving away from certain habits or distractions.
I quit goin' to bars
Announcing a decision to stop going to bars, implying a positive shift in behavior.
And I never stray too far
Emphasizing a commitment to staying close and not wandering too far away.
From the place where you are
Affirming a strong connection to the place where the other person is.
Where you are
Repetition of the phrase "Where you are," reinforcing the central theme of the song.
Where you are
Reiteration of the importance of the specific location in relation to the other person.
Where you are
Continued emphasis on the significance of being with the other person.
Where you are
Final repetition, underscoring the enduring importance of being where the other person is.
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