Yet
Journey Across Stars: The Longing in 'Yet' by The Colour Fool
Lyrics
From here to Mars
Expressing a desire to bridge a vast distance, metaphorically represented by the journey from Earth to Mars.
I'll count the stars
Commitment to counting stars, possibly signifying the magnitude of the effort being put into the relationship.
Add 'em up and keep it in a jar
Symbolic act of preserving moments by collecting stars in a jar, emphasizing the value attributed to shared experiences.
The lakes of Nile
Reference to the Nile, suggesting a willingness to measure and endure significant distances for the sake of love.
I'll count the miles
Counting the miles, reinforcing the theme of distance and effort in maintaining the relationship.
Do it all again to see you smile
Expressing a readiness to repeat challenging journeys solely to witness the partner's happiness.
Darling, you are, everything I want the world to be
Affirmation of the partner being everything the singer desires for the world, reflecting deep admiration and love.
Yet you're so far, come on home now, come on back to me
Despite the emotional distance, urging the partner to return home, emphasizing a longing for closeness.
From coast to coast
Extending the geographical metaphor, acknowledging the partner's presence everywhere, creating a sense of omnipresence.
I see your ghost
Noting the persistent influence of the partner, with their presence felt even in different locations.
Calling out to me, I know it shows
Acknowledging the partner's calling, recognizing and understanding the emotional connection that is visibly apparent.
I miss your touch
Expressing a yearning for physical closeness and the absence of the partner's touch.
It's all too much
Feeling overwhelmed by the absence, describing the emotional weight of missing the partner.
The words to cover up, there ain't enough
Recognizing the limitation of words to convey the depth of emotions, suggesting the inadequacy of language.
Darling, you are, everything I want the world to be
Reiteration of the partner being the ideal vision of the world, reinforcing admiration and love.
Yet you're so far, come on home now, come on back to me
Despite the emotional distance, the plea for the partner to return home remains, emphasizing the importance of their presence.
Ooh
Interlude, possibly indicating a moment of reflection or heightened emotion.
Darling, you are, everything I want the world to be
Reiteration of the partner's significance in the singer's ideal world, emphasizing the depth of the connection.
Yet you're so far, come on home now, come on back to me
Despite the distance, the plea for the partner to return remains strong, underscoring the intensity of the desire for closeness.
Come on home now, come on back to me
Repeating the invitation for the partner to come back, encapsulating the central theme of the song.
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