Forever
Eternal Questions of Love Unveiled in Tanita Tikaram's 'Forever'
Lyrics
Thought I'd call you up
Expressing the intention to communicate with someone.
To make you see what's true
Attempting to reveal the truth to the person being addressed.
But nothing seems quite right
Feeling that things are not quite right or harmonious.
It's like I'm lying back at you
Sensing a lack of authenticity or reciprocity in the interaction.
If that's the way it goes
Accepting the unfolding of events as they are.
To cut you like it does
Acknowledging the potential for emotional pain or disappointment.
For nothing tastes more bitter
Expressing the bitterness of certain experiences.
Than the fever that you lost
Describing the unpleasant sensation of losing something significant.
Do you think that love can last forever
Pondering the duration of love, questioning its permanence.
Do you think that love can last forever
Repeating the question about the enduring nature of love.
It's not like people leave
Highlighting the perception that people are not physically leaving but emotionally distancing.
They're really leaving you
Emphasizing the personal impact of others' departures.
It's just a different world
Acknowledging a shift in the environment or circumstances.
Just a different thing to do
Characterizing changes in relationships as a natural progression.
Do you think that love can last forever
Reiterating the contemplation of love's enduring quality.
Do you think that love can last forever
Posing the question about the longevity of love once again.
The more that you see her
Linking increased exposure to someone with emotional vulnerability.
The more you fall apart
Suggesting emotional disintegration with growing familiarity.
You thought you were of stronger stuff my friend
Challenging one's perception of personal strength and resilience.
A stronger heart my friend
Highlighting the expectation of enduring commitment and loyalty.
You'd see it to the end
Expressing disappointment in not reaching the expected outcome.
You're still searching in the dark
Continuing to search for answers or resolution in challenging times.
Do you think that love can last forever
Repeating the inquiry about the everlasting nature of love.
Do you think that love can last forever
Posing the question about love's endurance once more.
Do you think that love can last forever
Repeating the query, perhaps emphasizing the uncertainty of love's permanence.
Forever for you...
Adding a contemplative statement about forever, directed specifically to the person being addressed.
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