Hearts
Discovering Love's Compass in 'Hearts' by The War and Treaty
Lyrics
On this road I've learned it doesn't make sense without you, without you
Expressing the importance of a companion on life's journey, suggesting that life lacks meaning without the presence of a loved one.
And I would rather be a passenger on a moving train if it meant I'd be next to you
Preferencing being with the loved one, even in a supporting role, over other experiences symbolized by a moving train.
By the skin of my teeth and the hairs on my head
Describing a situation of barely avoiding trouble, emphasizing the precarious nature of life.
I'd be lost if I didn't have you
Acknowledging the profound impact of the loved one, without whom the speaker would feel lost.
Just a ball of confusion, a life left in void, that's what I'd be without you
Visualizing life without the loved one as chaotic and void of purpose, reinforcing the idea of the loved one as a stabilizing force.
Because right would be wrong
Contemplating a scenario where what is typically right might feel wrong if experienced without the loved one.
If we spent time alone
Highlighting the significance of shared time, suggesting that being alone could alter the perception of what is right.
Separate in the dark, with the light still left on
Imagining separation in darkness but with a symbolic light still on, signifying hope despite challenges.
It wouldn't do much to try to keep our love apart
Emphasizing that attempts to keep love apart would be futile, underscoring the strength of their connection.
'Cause we'd find each others' hearts
Reiterating the theme of finding each other's hearts, emphasizing the deep connection and understanding between the speaker and the loved one.
We'd find each others' hearts
-In this life, I have learned it don't mean a thing without you, without you
Repeating the sentiment from line 1, stressing the ongoing importance of the loved one in the speaker's life.
And I would rather be a cripple using you as my cane
Expressing a willingness to be vulnerable or dependent if it means being close to the loved one.
If it meant that I could lean on you
Symbolizing the idea of relying on the loved one for support and strength, using the metaphor of a cripple and a cane.
Because right would be wrong
Echoing the sentiment from lines 7-8, highlighting the potential distortion of what is right when alone.
If we spent time alone
Reemphasizing the importance of shared time, even in challenging circumstances.
Separate in the dark, with the light still left on
Continuing the theme of facing challenges together, with the symbolic light representing enduring hope.
It wouldn't do much to try to keep our love apart
Stating that attempts to keep love apart are ineffective, reinforcing the strength of their bond.
'Cause we'd find each others' hearts
Repeating the idea of finding each other's hearts, underscoring the deep connection and mutual understanding.
We'd find each others' hearts
-Gimme a sign that I'm doing things right
Requesting a sign of approval or reassurance in the speaker's actions within the relationship.
Darling, stand in the rain and watch me shine
Encouraging the loved one to witness the speaker's growth or success, using the metaphor of standing in the rain to symbolize resilience and shine.
We've got a reason to keep our love growing strong
Asserting that there is a valid reason to nurture and strengthen their love, indicating a positive and purposeful relationship.
Everything between us helps us move along
Acknowledging that everything they experience together contributes to the growth and progression of their relationship.
'Cause we'd find each others' hearts
Concluding with a repetition of finding each other's hearts, emphasizing the central theme of the song.
We'd find each others' hearts
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