Tell Molly
Whispers of Longing: Unveiling the Depths in 'Tell Molly'
Lyrics
Looking straight into the Illinois sun
Reflecting on the Illinois sun, setting the scene.
In a ditch by some other ones
In a challenging situation with others in a metaphorical ditch.
Yeah I guess you're gonna
Anticipation of thawing out from a cold state.
Take some thawing out
Metaphorically thawing out from a frozen state.
Ten years you're still cold to the touch
Despite a long time, still emotionally distant.
But together we're warm enough
Together, finding warmth in each other.
So I guess you might still want me around
Uncertain if the other person wants to stay.
Sometimes there were good days
Recalling good days, even in difficult times.
Even down in the trenches
Positive moments even in challenging situations.
A quick scent of sea spray
Memories of pleasant experiences, like sea spray.
Or afternoon benders
Recollection of carefree times or indulgence.
And sometimes there were sweet looks
Occasional sweet looks, but deceptive.
But looks are deceiving
Expressing love to Molly, who doubts it.
Tell Molly I love her
Distinguishing between need and want in relationships.
She doesn't believe me
A role that could be filled by anyone.
It's a question of need not want
Struggling to keep certain thoughts out of the mind.
Can get the role filled by anyone
Reflecting on days with conflicting emotions.
I gotta try to keep that out of my head
Desire to witness intense emotions in the other person.
There were days when
Days when the true nature is revealed.
You showed your teeth
Desiring to see the other person angry or passionate.
But that could mean a lot of things
Expressing a longing for a different perspective.
What I'd give to see you seeing red
Infrequent enjoyment without commitment.
And sometimes there were free drinks
Occasional free-spirited moments.
But not very often
Rare occasions without formalities or solemn events.
Without sitting through I dos
Avoiding marriage or mourning rituals.
Or carrying coffins
Great nights overshadowed by daylight and reality.
And sometimes there were great nights
Promising to be there for Molly differently this time.
But then came the daylight
Recognition of the presence of a gravesite.
Tell Molly I'll be there
Expressing a longing to be with Molly again.
It won't be like last time
Assurance that it won't be a repetition of past events.
And sometimes there's a gravesite
Acknowledging the existence of a gravesite in the current location.
Right where I'm standing
Conveying a message to Molly about missing her.
Tell Molly I miss her
Misunderstandings with Molly about feelings.
She can't understand me
Reiteration of love to Molly despite her disbelief.
And sometimes there were sweet looks
Repeating the theme that looks can be deceiving.
But looks are deceiving
Expressing love to Molly, faced with skepticism.
Tell Molly I love her
Continued disbelief from Molly despite expressions of love.
She doesn't believe me
Reiteration of expressing love to Molly.
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