So Long Together
Love's Farewell Dance: The Bittersweet Symphony of So Long Together
Lyrics
I don't think we should be together no more
Expressing a belief that the relationship should end.
We played it out a thousand times before
Highlighting the repetition of a familiar pattern in their relationship.
The story's at it's end, we're too old to pretend
Declaring that the story of their relationship has reached its conclusion, and pretending is no longer feasible due to age.
I don't think we should be together no more
Reiterating the conviction that the relationship should come to an end.
I hope that I've been stayin' on your mind
Expressing a desire to be on the other person's mind, indicating a longing for remembrance.
We had something that took so long to find
Acknowledging the rarity and value of the connection they once shared.
The feelings still the same, but the warning never came
Stating that the emotions persist, but the anticipated warning or signal never occurred.
I hope that I've been stayin' on your mind
Reiterating the hope of being remembered by the other person.
So long together, bound to be apart
Reflecting on the duration of their togetherness and predicting an inevitable separation.
Like cartwheels on a tightrope in the dark
Drawing a metaphor of precariousness, comparing their relationship to cartwheels on a tightrope in darkness.
We both know if you stay there won't be better days
Anticipating that staying together won't lead to improvement, emphasizing a lack of better days.
The more I love, the more I slip away
Expressing a paradox where increased love results in growing emotional distance.
I don't think we should be together no more
Repeating the conviction that the relationship should end.
We fight and cry and end up on the floor
Describing conflicts and emotional turmoil that culminate in physical distress.
The second chance is done, I think we had our run of fun
Declaring that the opportunity for a second chance has passed, suggesting the end of enjoyable moments.
I don't think we should be together no more
Reiterating the belief that the relationship should not continue.
I hope that I've been stayin' on your mind
Rekindling the desire to be remembered despite overcoming challenges.
We made it through the mess but I'll be fine
Acknowledging resilience in navigating difficulties but expressing personal well-being.
The call was for the best, I hear there's greener grass out west
Justifying the decision to part ways, citing the prospect of a better life elsewhere.
I hope that I've been stayin' on your mind
Reiterating the hope of being retained in the other person's thoughts.
So long together, bound to be apart
Repeating the prediction of an impending separation after a significant duration together.
Like cartwheels on a tightrope in the dark
Reiterating the precarious nature of their relationship using the tightrope metaphor.
We both know if you stay there won't be better days
Emphasizing the lack of better days if the other person chooses to stay.
The more I love, the more I slip away
Restating the paradox where increasing love results in a gradual emotional detachment.
So long together, bound to be apart
Repeating the prediction of an inevitable separation after an extended period together.
Like cartwheels on a tightrope in the dark
Reiterating the metaphor of a precarious relationship in the darkness.
We both know if you stay there won't be better days
Emphasizing the lack of improvement if the other person opts to stay.
The more I love, the more I slip away
Repeating the paradox of increasing love leading to emotional distance.
So long together, bound to be apart
Reiterating the prediction of an inevitable separation, emphasizing the duration spent together.
Like cartwheels on a tightrope in the dark
Maintaining the metaphor of a precarious relationship on a tightrope in darkness.
We both know if you stay there won't be better days
Repeating the notion that staying together won't bring about better days.
The more I (you) love, the more I (you) slip away
Repeating the paradoxical idea that the more love is invested, the more emotional detachment occurs.
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