Longer Letter Later
Heartfelt Confession: Longer Letter Later by Steve Wariner
Lyrics
Dear Annie I'm sorry it's been a long long time
Expressing apologies to Annie for the extended period of silence.
There's so much on my mind
Acknowledging a burdened mind with many thoughts.
I want to call you I'm dropping you this line
Expressing a desire to communicate with Annie through a letter.
Lieu of walls I can't climb
Using a letter as a substitute for overcoming barriers or walls.
Thought I'd let you know since I let you go
Informing Annie about regrets and reflections since their separation.
I've come to rue the day
Expressing remorse for the day when the decision to part ways was made.
A silly card I guess but I must confess
Acknowledging the inadequacy of a simple card to convey deeper feelings.
There's so much more to say
Expressing the existence of unspoken emotions yet to be shared.
Longer letter later
Postponing a more detailed letter for a later time.
I blew it I know it and all I have to show
Admitting a mistake and recognizing the resulting heartache.
Is this heartache I feel
Conveying the emotional pain experienced as a consequence of the mistake.
I may be crazy
Suggesting a sense of self-awareness or doubt about one's mental state.
But everything I know tells me try and appeal
Expressing a determination to make amends despite uncertainties.
Are you having fun have you found someone
Inquiring about Annie's happiness and whether she has found a new partner.
To shed new light on you
Suggesting that a new perspective might bring positive changes to Annie's life.
Maybe pen and ink will make you stop and think
Suggesting that written words may prompt Annie to reflect on their shared history.
Of all that we've been through
Encouraging contemplation on the depth of their past experiences together.
Longer letter later
Reiterating the intention to provide a more detailed letter in the future.
If only you could see this brand new me
Expressing a belief that a transformed self would lead to a change in Annie's plans.
I know you'd change your plan
Confidently asserting a positive change in personal circumstances.
Here's the postscript now meant to show you how
Introducing a postscript aimed at demonstrating the claimed transformation.
I'm a different man
Asserting a fundamental change in identity or character.
Longer letter later
Reiterating the promise of a more extended letter in the future.
Longer letter later
Emphasizing the delay in providing a more comprehensive letter.
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