White Flag
Surrendering to Love's Power: The Mayfield Four's White Flag
Lyrics
My guard fell for you today now I will surrender,
Expressing vulnerability and openness, deciding to let down defensive barriers for someone special.
Take this prisoner make him something better
Asking the person to transform the speaker, turning them into a better version.
Reach down and pull me up don't let your captive go
Pleading for support and assistance, not wanting to be abandoned by the person.
Cause love's wounds have made me weak can't stand up on my own
Acknowledging that past experiences of love have left emotional scars, making it difficult to stand strong independently.
Cause you bring me to my knees
Highlighting the profound impact the person has, bringing the speaker to a humble and submissive state.
For you I'd do anything
Expressing a willingness to go to great lengths and make sacrifices for the person.
White flag flies above
Symbolizing surrender and acceptance, represented by a white flag.
This is what I've chosen
Affirming the choice to embrace love and vulnerability.
I'll change anything now that my pride is broken
Expressing a readiness to change and adapt now that pride has been set aside.
Cause you bring me to my knees
Reiterating the profound effect the person has on the speaker, bringing them to a submissive state.
For you I'd do anything
Reaffirming the commitment to do anything for the person, emphasizing devotion.
The grace you give will always fill me up
Acknowledging the grace and positive influence the person brings, filling the speaker with gratitude.
And I'll savor every bit of that fortune
Expressing the intention to savor and appreciate every positive aspect of the relationship.
But if in time this love turns to dust
Acknowledging the possibility of the love turning sour over time and expressing a hope to avoid the pain of that outcome.
I pray I don't endure that torture
Expressing a prayer to avoid enduring the suffering of a failed love.
Cause you bring me to my knees
Reiterating the impact of the person, bringing the speaker to a humble and submissive state.
For you I'd do anything
Continuing to express a willingness to go to great lengths and make sacrifices for the person.
Can you show me how to feel again
Seeking guidance and instruction on how to experience emotions again, indicating a desire for emotional revival.
I'll do anything you need my friend
Expressing a commitment to fulfill any needs the person has, offering unwavering support.
And together we will always span time
Describing a timeless connection and commitment to be together always.
For you I'd do anything
Reaffirming the commitment to do anything for the person, emphasizing a deep and unconditional devotion.
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