I Was Always Here
Eternal Presence: Unveiling the Meaning Behind 'I Was Always Here'
Lyrics
Don't know your name
Uncertainty about the identity of the person being addressed
Or the month
Lack of knowledge regarding specific time-related details
Or the year
Similar to line 2, uncertainty about the timeframe
But I sit and I stare
The singer remains in contemplation or observation
They've come and they've gone
Various individuals have entered and departed from the singer's life
Like a fog through the years
Symbolic reference to passing time and transience of events
But I was always here
The singer emphasizes their enduring presence despite changes
When you close your eyes
Invoking a scenario where the listener is drifting into sleep
Slip into the night
Description of entering a state of slumber or unconsciousness
When you reach the other side
Transition to another realm or dimension
I was always here
Reiterating the constant presence of the singer
When you float around the house
Implies the singer's intangible connection with the listener
Feel me reaching out
The singer extends their presence to comfort or console the listener
Counting down the days
Anxiously waiting or anticipating something
I was always here
Reaffirmation of the singer's continuous existence
I was always here
Repetition emphasizing consistent presence
This house is cold
A description of the physical atmosphere
But your breath on the sheet
Suggests a shared intimate moment between individuals
Makes me feel alive
The sensation of being alive or awakened by a shared experience
I wanna be quiet
The desire to remain silent despite strong emotions
But the love that I feel inside
The depth of love felt within
You only get one afterlife
Implying the rarity of experiencing an afterlife
When you close your eyes
Repetition of an earlier scenario or situation
Slip into the night
Describing the process of drifting into sleep or unconsciousness
When you reach the other side
Transition or movement into another realm or state
I was always here
Reiterating the singer's enduring presence
When you float around the house
Similar to line 13, expressing the singer's connection
Feel me reaching out
Continued efforts to reach out and connect emotionally
Counting down the days
A sense of anticipation or waiting for something to occur
I was always here
Reasserting constant presence despite time passing
Oh when you close your eyes
Recurrence of a scenario related to sleep or unconsciousness
Slip into the night
Describing the process of drifting into another state
When you reach the other side
Moving to another realm or existence
I was always here
Emphasizing continuous support and presence
When you float around the house
Similar to lines 13 and 30, expressing emotional connection
Feel me reaching out
Continued attempts to emotionally connect and reassure
Counting down the days
Anticipation or counting down towards an event
I was always here
Reiteration of constant presence and support
I was always here
Repeated assertion of unwavering presence
I was always here
Final affirmation of continual presence and support
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