Sammy's Song
Longing and Letting Go: A Song of Separation and Faith
Lyrics
There are daisies in the field
Observation of daisies in a field
And a buttercup or two
Noticing a few buttercups as well
So I picked a few
Picking flowers to bring home
To bring them home for you
Intention to give the flowers to someone
I saw an old cafe at midday
Spotting an old café in daylight
With pink lanterns and little lights
Description of the café's decoration
I thought I'd take you down
Desire to spend time there together
And we'd talk till late at night
Wishing to converse until late hours
But then I look around and you're so far
Realization of distance from the person
I see where I am and where you are
Acknowledging the physical separation
Here the sun's set and there the sun shines
Noting the difference in time zones
And here the moon's high and the sunrise is nigh
Highlighting the disparity in day/night
So I'll ask Him one more time
Appealing to a higher power for protection
Can You watch out for her?
Requesting divine watchfulness
Can You take care of her?
Pleading for the person's well-being
I know she's not mine but it's so hard to let go
Expressing difficulty in letting go emotionally
Even though I know
Acknowledging awareness despite difficulty
That You're holding on to her
Belief in the person's protection by a higher power
I saw new waves crash on a new beach
Observation of waves crashing on a beach
With new shells and new ships inside
Noting new elements at the beach
And I looked and tried
Attempt to find familiarity in newness
To find your face in the tides
Seeking familiarity in the changing tides
But then I look around and you're so far
Reiterating the feeling of distance
I see where I am and where you are
Re-emphasizing the separation
'Cause without you here to touch each drop
Noting the absence of physical closeness
While I sit back and read and to watch
Personal activity while missing the person
I can't remember a time
Reflecting on profound loneliness
That I felt so very alone
Recollection of a deeply isolating moment
I got to talk to you yesterday
Recall of a recent conversation
And I heard your laugh on the phone
Hearing joy in the other person's voice
And I kept the tears back and I promised
Suppressing emotions to offer reassurance
You're not alone
Assurance of support and companionship
Cause He will watch out for you
Reiterating divine guardianship for the person
Cause He will take care of you
Seeking assurance of the person's care
I know you're not mine but it's so hard to let go
Expressing emotional difficulty in detachment
Even though I know
Acknowledgment of awareness despite emotions
That He's holding me too
Belief in personal support from a higher power
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