Still Open
Embracing Hope: Syleena Johnson's 'Still Open' Unveils a Yearning Heart
Lyrics
It's winter
Refers to the current season, setting the emotional tone.
I last saw you in May
Indicates the last time the speaker saw the person was in May.
That was the month we
Points to a significant event or period of change.
Went our separate ways
Describes the separation or divergence from each other.
And every moment since that day
Highlights the lingering impact of the separation on the speaker.
There have been things that I been wanting to say
Expresses the unspoken thoughts or emotions since the separation.
(Like I) Didn't mean to say those things
Admits unintended hurtful words spoken during the separation.
(And I) Didn't mean to cause you pain
Expresses regret for causing pain to the other person.
(Just wanted to make you happy)
Describes the desire to bring happiness to the other person.
And I still wanna do that
Emphasizes the continuous wish to make the other person happy.
And if you really
Invites the other person's interest in understanding.
Wanna know
Shows willingness to share personal feelings.
My arms are still open
Expresses readiness to embrace the person despite the separation.
No matter where we are
Reiterates the availability to reconcile regardless of location.
And no matter where we go
Emphasizes the persistent openness to reconnect.
My arms (For you)
Reaffirms the availability of the speaker's support and care.
Are still open
Repeats the idea of the speaker's ongoing openness.
I'm dreaming
Shifts to a dream or desire for a perfect day with the person.
Of a perfect day
Continues the dream of being together.
We are together
Questions if the person can envision a future together.
Can you see us together
Asks for mutual understanding or agreement.
And I'm hoping
Expresses hope for mutual feelings.
You might feel the same way
Desires a fresh start or reconciliation.
Hope we can start new
Reflects on the past feelings of love.
'Cause I used to love you
Expresses longing for the person.
And I miss you
Conveys feelings of missing the person.
I need you
Expresses a strong need for the person.
I'm so hopeless
Describes feeling hopeless without the person.
Here without you
Emphasizes the emptiness or despair in the absence of the person.
Wanna see you
Expresses a strong desire to see the person again.
Wanna touch you
Desires physical closeness with the person.
Wanna show you
Expresses a wish to demonstrate deep affection.
How much I love you
Expresses the depth of love for the person.
I understand you
Indicates understanding of the other person's perspective.
I will swear to you
Commits to being truthful or loyal.
Here's a girl who
Describes a supportive and caring presence.
Is there for you
Reiterates the availability and support offered.
All this love I have inside
Expresses the abundance of love waiting to be given.
Is waiting for you, oh
Reiterates the waiting love for the person.
Oh, these arms, there still open
Reaffirms the ongoing openness and availability.
Ohhhhhhh's
Sound vocalizations expressing emotion or longing.
Ahhhhhhhh's
Similar sound vocalizations expressing emotion.
These arms are still open to you
Reiterates the continual openness to the person.
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