You're Not There
Yearning Echoes: Absence, Longing, and Unkept Promises
Lyrics
I need you
I have a need for you
But you're not there, you're not there
You are absent, not present
When I want you
When I desire your presence
You don't seem to care
You appear indifferent or unconcerned
And I like you
I have positive feelings towards you
Pale skin, jet black hair
Describing physical features - pale skin and jet black hair
When I'm with you
When I'm with you, there's a certain atmosphere or connection
There's something there in the air
An intangible presence or feeling in the air
This inflicted punishment I'm telling you I'm running shit from here
Expressing control or dominance; running things
Sentimental relishing is that what gets you back with me, my dear
Wondering if sentimental moments draw you back
All these unkept promises, I swear that I don't ned you seems like years
Unfulfilled promises and the perception of a long time without you
Since you've been in the passenger seat, Windows down and blasting tears for
Reflecting on emotional moments in a car, likely with tears
I call you up
Contacting you
Star 69
Using Star 69 to redial
Am I out of chances in the pines
Questioning if chances are exhausted
I hear your voice
Hearing your voice
Sounds just fine
Your voice sounds good or normal
You sound just fine
Reiterating that your voice is fine
We're taking a break to see other people
Taking a break to date other people
It's only fair (only fair)
Emphasizing the fairness of the break
Between the lines, is that a dare
Wondering if there's a challenge or provocation between the lines
It's a dare
Acknowledging the dare
This inflicted punishment I'm telling you I'm running shit from here
Reiterating control or dominance
Sentimental relishing is that what gets you back with me, my dear
Questioning if relishing sentimental moments brings you back
All these unkept promises, I swear that I don't ned you seems like years
Reiterating unfulfilled promises and not needing you
Since you've been in the passenger seat, Windows down and blasting tears for
Reflecting on the time since you were emotionally present
Fears
Emphasizing fears and emotions
Windows down and blasting tears for fears
Continuing the imagery of expressing emotions with windows down
You're sitting there
Describing your physical presence
Poised and square
Being in a poised and composed position
Legs are crossed
Physical description of crossed legs in a chair
in that chair
Expressing a willingness to wait for you despite your absence
I'll wait for you
Reiterating the absence of your presence
When you're not there
Reiterating your absence
You're not there
Emphasizing once again that you are not present
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