Not a Lullaby
Embrace the Rain: The Weepies' Not a Lullaby Revealed
Lyrics
This is not a lullaby,
This song is not intended as a lullaby.
One that makes you close your eyes
It won't coax you into closing your eyes.
Here's a song that will not try
The song won't attempt to captivate or sway you.
To hold you in my arms
It won't create an illusion of holding you in an embrace.
This is not a true love song,
Not a conventional love song that elevates your emotions.
One that lifts your heart along
It doesn't assure a true love experience.
Because you know it's being sung
Acknowledges the awareness that the song is being sung.
To hold you in my arms
Reiterates the absence of holding you in an embrace.
The rain it falls
Describes the falling rain outside the listener's door.
Right outside your door
Suggests a natural occurrence symbolizing life's challenges.
And you know if you call
Expresses readiness to be there if called upon.
I'll be there, I'll be there
Emphasizes reliability and availability.
Whatever you call me for
Promises to respond to any call for assistance or companionship.
This is just a quiet tune,
Characterizes the song as a gentle, calming melody.
To bring the light into your room
Its purpose is to bring light into the listener's space.
When I'm not right in front of you
Highlights the distance when not physically present.
To hold you in my arms
Reiterates the absence of holding you in an embrace.
When the rain it falls
Recurrence of the rain imagery, suggesting ongoing challenges.
Right outside your door
Reiteration of challenges outside the listener's door.
And you know if you call
Reaffirms the commitment to be there when called upon.
I'll be there, I'll be there
Reassures the listener of unwavering support.
Whatever you call me for
Reiterates the availability for any need or call.
This is not a lullaby
Restates that it is not crafted as a lullaby.
To keep the clouds out of the sky,
Clarifies it won't shield from life's challenges.
To be sure you will not cry
Ensures emotional stability to prevent tears.
When I hold you in my arms
Addresses the intent to hold you in an embrace.
When I hold you in my arms
Repetition reinforces the desire to hold you.
When I hold you in my arms
Further emphasizes the longing to hold you.
I'm gonna hold you in my arms
A declaration of the intention to hold you in an embrace.
I'm gonna hold you in my arms
Reiteration of the commitment to hold you in an embrace.
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