Lyrics
It's close to midnight
Setting the scene at midnight, creating an atmosphere.
There's a chill in the air
Describing a cold and chilly environment.
I long to touch you
Expressing a desire to physically connect with someone.
but I don't dare
Acknowledging hesitation or fear in approaching the person.
there's a wall between us
Highlighting a metaphorical barrier between the speaker and the person.
there's a storm in the air
Emphasizing the presence of a storm, possibly reflecting emotional turmoil.
though yu're lying beside me
Noting a sense of emotional distance despite physical closeness.
It's like you're not even there
Expressing a feeling of emotional detachment.
When the lightning strikes
Anticipating a significant event or revelation represented by lightning.
I don't want to be here
Expressing a desire to avoid being present during a crucial moment.
when the cold wind bites
Referring to the discomfort caused by a cold wind, possibly metaphorical.
I don't want to be here
Reiterating the wish to avoid a challenging situation.
Ooh it hurts me
Expressing emotional pain or distress.
though we won't be talking
Despite not talking, acknowledging the impact of words on the speaker.
I hear every word you say
Highlighting the speaker's attentiveness to the partner's words.
Now the rain is falling
Describing the falling rain as a metaphor for tears or cleansing.
Like a million tears
Comparing the rain to a million tears, suggesting intense emotions.
Coming through my window
Describing rain coming through the window as a symbol of emotional exposure.
To wash away the years
Suggesting that rain is a purifying force, washing away past experiences.
When the lightning strikes...
Repeating the anticipation of lightning and its impact.
Oh can you feel it
Asking if the other person can sense the approaching storm.
there's astorm in the air
Reiterating the presence of a storm and its intensity.
and it's getting nearer
Noting the increasing proximity of the storm.
when the cloud breaks
Describing the moment when the storm intensifies.
I don't want to be here
Expressing a desire to avoid being present during the storm.
to feel the rain
Describing the physical sensations of rain and pain.
feel the pain
Connecting the feelings of rain and pain.
There's a wall between us
Reiterating the existence of a metaphorical barrier.
There's a storm in the air
Emphasizing the continued presence of the emotional storm.
though you're lying beside me
Reiterating the sense of emotional distance despite physical proximity.
It's like you're not even there
Expressing a feeling of being ignored or unnoticed.
When the lightning strikes
Repeating the anticipation of the impactful moment of lightning.
Oh can you feel it
Asking again if the other person can sense the approaching storm.
there's a storm in the air
Reiterating the presence and intensity of the impending storm.
And it's getting nearer
Emphasizing the increasing proximity of the storm.
when the cloud breaks
Describing the moment when the storm intensifies further.
I don't want to be here
Expressing a desire to avoid being present during the intensification.
to feel the rain
Reiterating the connection between rain and emotional pain.
When the lightning strikes...
Repeating the anticipation of the impactful moment of lightning.
When the lightning strikes...
Concluding with a final emphasis on the approaching lightning.
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