I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone
Unraveling Love's Mystery: The Quest for Answers in 'I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone'
Lyrics
I who have sat by thebes below the wall and walked
The speaker reflects on sitting by Thebes below the wall and walking among the lowest of the dead.
among the lowest of the dead
Continuation of the speaker's contemplation of being among the dead.
all I know is I'm in love with you
The speaker expresses being in love with someone.
even though you say that we are through
Despite the person saying they are through, the speaker still loves them.
I know without your love I just can't go on
The speaker emphasizes the difficulty of continuing without the person's love.
I wonder where our love has gone.
The speaker wonders about the whereabouts of their love.
always thought you'd love me more and more.
The speaker always expected increasing love from the person.
never dreamed you'd ever let me go.
The speaker never anticipated being let go by the person.
I know without your love I just can't go on.
Reiterates the difficulty of continuing without the person's love.
I wonder where our love has gone.
The speaker repeats the inquiry about the whereabouts of their love.
now what did I do
The speaker questions their actions or words that may have led to the current situation.
and what did I say
Continuation of the speaker's self-reflection on what they did or said.
that ever could lead you to treat me this way?
The speaker wonders what actions or words could have caused mistreatment from the person.
if I've been untrue, I'm willing to pay.
If the speaker has been unfaithful, they express a willingness to face consequences.
and darling if that's not enough I'll do anything you say.
The speaker offers to do anything the person asks, emphasizing remorse.
so darling please wherever you may be,
The speaker pleads for the person to hear their plea.
hear my plea.
Continuation of the plea for the person to hurry home.
and hurry home to me.
The speaker implores the person to return home quickly.
I know without your love I just can't go on.
Reiterates the speaker's difficulty in continuing without the person's love.
I wonder where our love has gone.
Repeats the question about the whereabouts of their love.
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