Over the Moon
Love's Departure: A Melancholic Journey Through Heartbreak
Lyrics
There's a pain I cannot kill
Expressing an enduring emotional pain that cannot be overcome.
And I guess I never will
Anticipating that the pain will persist, suggesting a sense of hopelessness.
Bluebird of love has knocked me down
Referring to love as a "Bluebird" that brought pain and disappointment.
Sang her songs then left town
The singer reminisces about a past love who sang sweet songs and then left.
Oh the lady sang so sweet
Describing the lady's sweet singing and ability to captivate an audience.
Had the kids up on her feet
The lady's performance had a positive impact on the audience, especially the kids.
Playing the town hall she took her bow
Recalling a town hall performance where the lady received applause.
Left me this letter I'm reading now
The lady left a letter for the singer to read after her departure.
Chorus I was over the moon but my
Expressing a state of extreme happiness ("over the moon") followed by a quick return to sorrow.
Poor heart came back soon
Despite being ecstatic, the singer's heartache returned abruptly.
There was only a rainbow left to see
Only a rainbow is left to see, possibly symbolizing the fading of hope and happiness.
Left to see
Reiteration of the diminished visual beauty, emphasizing loss.
Oh she said it gets so tough
The lady conveys that life on the road is challenging.
Airline schedules can be rough
Highlighting the difficulties of adhering to airline schedules in a musician's life.
Wanted to stay here and live with me
Expressing a desire from the lady to stay and live with the singer.
One more show and she was free
Her freedom is contingent on completing one more show.
So I waited here at home
The singer patiently waits at home for the lady's return.
Played some Stills and got myself stoned
Engaging in activities (playing Stills, getting stoned) while waiting for the lady.
And as I lay in that empty bed
Lying in an empty bed, feeling the absence of the lady.
Bluebird of love flew above my head
The Bluebird of love is metaphorically present, emphasizing its fleeting nature.
Chorus
Repetition of the chorus, underscoring the emotional rollercoaster.
Stay with me stay with me
A plea for the lady to stay and find solace in the singer's embrace.
Lay your head upon my shoulder
Inviting the lady to rest her head on the singer's shoulder, seeking comfort.
Chorus
Reiteration of the chorus, emphasizing the cyclical nature of emotions.
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