You've Never Seen Me Cry
High and Dry: Unveiling the Emotions Behind 'You've Never Seen Me Cry'
Lyrics
The windmills and the water tanks all stand on solid ground
The windmills and water tanks symbolize stability and permanence in contrast to the transient nature of emotions.
The country mailman mutters as he motors into town
The country mailman's muttering suggests a sense of routine or monotony in rural life.
The sunlight came, the sunlight went, the stars came out to see
The changing natural elements reflect the unpredictability of life, with laughter and tears observed by the stars.
The way I laughed at the way I cried at the way you treated me
The speaker reflects on their own emotional responses and how they were treated by someone, expressing a mix of joy and pain.
The ocean babe is watered down but these plains are high and dry
The comparison of the ocean to the plains emphasizes the depth of emotions, suggesting that the speaker's feelings are more profound than they appear.
And though you've seen your share of dreams, you've never seen me cry
Despite having dreams, the speaker has kept their vulnerability hidden, never revealing the act of crying to others.
The windshield and the radio play sadly through the night
The windshield and radio playing sadly suggest a somber journey through the night, possibly reflecting on past experiences.
A crazy blazin' fallin' star just passed me on the right
A passing falling star could symbolize fleeting moments of brilliance or missed opportunities.
The tail lights down the highway fade low and out of sight
The fading tail lights and the dog's bark imply a departure, possibly from a relationship or a place.
And that farmer's dog can only bark but this cold north wind can bite
The contrast between the farmer's dog and the cold north wind underscores the harshness of reality.
The ocean babe is watered down but these plains are high and dry
Reiteration of emotions being deeper than they seem, with the plains representing resilience despite the lack of visible water.
And though you've seen your share of dreams, you've never seen me cry
Despite witnessing dreams, the speaker maintains emotional composure, never revealing their tears.
The windbreaks and the watersheds are growin' old this year
Windbreaks and watersheds aging symbolize the passage of time and the inevitable changes that come with it.
The moon breaks in a brand new song while I break in a tear
The moon breaking into a new song and the speaker shedding a tear suggest a simultaneous renewal and emotional release.
They say that all good things must end, they say what's done is done
Acknowledgment that all good things come to an end, and decisions made are irreversible.
And I guess I should be flyin' 'cause it's killin' me to run
The conflict between staying and leaving, with the emotional toll evident in the struggle to decide.
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