Seashell
Echoes of Love Lost: Steve Aliment's Seashell Symphony
Lyrics
I know it ain’t been easy living with a broken man like me
The speaker acknowledges the challenges of living with his broken self and expresses understanding of the difficulties faced by his partner.
But I always thought we could lean on each other
The speaker believed in mutual support and a strong connection between them despite his flaws.
And so tonight when I found the note, you wrote, on the back of an envelope
Upon discovering a note from his partner, the speaker chooses not to read it because he already anticipates its content.
I didn’t read it cause I knew what it said
The speaker avoids reading the note, possibly to avoid confronting a painful truth or ending.
Can’t we work it out somehow
Expressing a desire to resolve their issues and salvage the relationship.
Try it over again
Suggests a plea or willingness to give their relationship another chance.
Do it over again
Reiteration of the desire to start anew and recreate the initial moments of their relationship.
Like the first time that you held, a seashell to your ear
Reference to a seashell, possibly symbolizing a precious memory or the fragility of their relationship.
And when you held it there, tell me girl, what did you hear
Asking what the partner heard when holding the seashell, exploring the depth of their shared experiences.
Was it the gentle roar of the ocean or just the sound of my pounding heart
Pondering whether the partner heard the natural beauty of the ocean or the speaker's emotional turmoil.
The first time that you held, a seashell to your ear
Repetition of the seashell imagery, emphasizing its significance in their shared history.
I lie awake and sometimes and I call out your name while thinking, I’d treat her better
The speaker struggles with regret, admitting that he should have treated his partner better.
I’d hold her closer
Expressing a desire to be closer to the partner and make amends for past mistakes.
You changed your number so I can’t call
The partner has taken measures to cut off communication, possibly due to pain or frustration.
You blocked my posts from your Facebook wall
Details the partner's actions on social media, indicating a deliberate effort to create distance.
I got nowhere to go but lower
The speaker feels emotionally lost and desperate, with no clear direction for reconciliation.
Can’t we work it out somehow
A repetition of the plea for working things out, showing the speaker's persistence.
Try it over again
Reiterating the desire to restart and rebuild their relationship.
Do it over again
Continued emphasis on the willingness to start afresh.
Like the first time that you held, a seashell to your ear
Recalling the initial moment with the seashell, hoping to recapture the purity of their connection.
And when you held it there, what did you hear
Posing the same question about what the partner heard when holding the seashell, seeking shared memories.
Was it the gentle roar of the ocean or just the sound of my pounding heart
Repeating the inquiry about the partner's perception, emphasizing the importance of shared experiences.
The first time that you held, a seashell to your ear
A final repetition of the seashell imagery, underlining its significance and the desire for reconnection.
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