Stay Too Long
Longing for Love: A Tale of Unrequited Affection
Lyrics
Oh,
Expressing an emotional response, possibly frustration or longing.
And still you leave me hanging on
Describing the feeling of being left hanging or waiting for something.
Waiting for the day to come
Anticipating a future event or change.
When all your feeling’s gone
Speculating that the other person's emotions have faded away.
And I’m wrapped around, and trapped under your thumb
Feeling entangled and controlled in the relationship.
But you’re never at my window anymore
Noticing the absence of the person at a usual spot (window).
Soon you’ll find me knocking at your door
Expecting a future interaction, perhaps seeking reconciliation.
I’ve been thinking that you never wanna stay too long
Reflecting on the belief that the person tends to avoid commitment.
Keep trying but I seem to always do you wrong
Acknowledging a pattern of mistakes or wrongdoing in the relationship.
How do I keep you here with me
Expressing a desire to make the relationship last longer.
For the whole night, all night, all night?
Yearning for an extended time together during the night.
Painfully
Describing the emotional state as painful due to unspoken words.
I’m left hanging on to words you’ll never say
Holding onto unspoken words, possibly creating emotional tension.
And it’s plain to see
Observing that the person is preparing to distance themselves.
That you’re waiting for the right time to drift away
Indicating awareness of the impending separation.
But I keep on floating back to your front door
Continuing to return to the person despite potential heartache.
Just to give you more
Offering more to the person in an attempt to keep them close.
I’ve been thinking that you never wanna stay too long
Reiterating the belief that the person avoids long-term commitment.
Keep trying but I seem to always do you wrong
Acknowledging repeated mistakes in the relationship.
How do I keep you here with me
Pleading for a way to make the person stay for an entire night.
For the whole night, all night, all night?
Repeating the desire for a prolonged night together.
Don’t you, no
Negating a previous statement or assumption.
Do you ever think about me when you’re on your own
Questioning if the person thinks about the speaker when alone.
Do you really think that I came on a bit too strong
Reflecting on the possibility of coming on too strong in the past.
Cus you never wanna stay with me for the whole night, all night, all night
Highlighting the recurring theme that the person avoids staying for the entire night.
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