Lyrics
I've got enough wood and nails here I've collected through the years
I've gathered materials over time, symbolized by "wood and nails," suggesting readiness for building something meaningful.
To build a few sturdy walls to keep us safe from all my fears.
The speaker is ready to construct emotional barriers ("sturdy walls") to protect against personal fears.
My insecurities are promises I was born to keep;
The speaker acknowledges personal flaws ("insecurities") as enduring commitments, implying a self-awareness of imperfections.
You know I live just to die for my beliefs.
Expresses a willingness to sacrifice for one's beliefs, emphasizing the importance of principles in the speaker's life.
Well, I believe in myself and I believe in you,
Affirms belief in both oneself and the partner, establishing a foundation for mutual trust and support.
If it's the last thing we both do,
Shared commitment is emphasized, even if it's the last action they undertake together.
Let's take a good, deep breath, remember this
A call to cherish the present moment and to engrave it in memory.
Love is life, this love is my life, and in you I have all I need
Declares love as the essence of life, with the partner fulfilling all emotional needs.
I think we could stretch this out forever,
Suggests the potential for a lasting relationship, using the metaphor of stretching time "forever" like a comforting blanket.
Like a blanket in the sand and we could learn a couple dances,
Symbolizes shared experiences and a willingness to learn and adapt together, using dance as a metaphor for navigating life.
We'll do them hand in hand until we end and even after,
Expresses commitment to staying together, even beyond life, as indicated by the reference to actions "even after" death.
'cause death can't tear apart these two hearts sewn together,
Highlights the resilience of their love, implying that death cannot sever the deep connection between the two hearts.
Meant to be this from the start.
Suggests that their relationship was destined to be, emphasizing a sense of preordained connection.
In sickness and health and all that we've been through,
References traditional marriage vows ("in sickness and health") to signify enduring commitment through all life experiences.
If it's the last thing we both do,
Reiterates the commitment to each other, underscoring the importance of the shared journey even if it's the last one they take.
Let's take a good, deep breath, remember this
A reminder to appreciate the moment, echoing the sentiment from line #7.
Love is life.
Reaffirms the central theme that love is synonymous with life, reinforcing its significance.
This love is my life
Emphasizes that the love mentioned earlier is a vital part of the speaker's existence.
Love is a long way to fall
Suggests that the depth of love comes with the risk of a significant emotional fall.
Love is life. This love is my life
Reiterates the idea that the mentioned love is essential to the speaker's life, reinforcing its centrality.
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