Hello It's Me
Unveiling Todd Rundgren's Melodic Reflections on Love and Freedom
Lyrics
Hello, it's me
Greeting and identification of the speaker.
I've thought about us for a long, long time
Reflecting on the relationship over an extended period, indicating deep contemplation.
Maybe I think too much but something's wrong
Suspecting that excessive thinking has revealed a problem in the relationship.
There's something here that doesn't last too long
Noticing an element in the relationship that is transient or fleeting.
Maybe I shouldn't think of you as mine
Suggesting hesitancy in considering the person as one's own.
Seeing you, or seeing anything as much as I do you
Expressing a high frequency of observing the person or things associated with them.
I take for granted that you're always there
Assuming the constant presence of the person, taking it for granted.
I take for granted that you just don't care
Presuming indifference from the person, expecting them not to care.
Sometimes I can't help seeing all the way through
Seeing through things, possibly perceiving hidden truths or realities.
It's important to me
Expressing the importance of personal freedom for the other person.
That you know you are free
Emphasizing the speaker's desire for the other person to know they are free.
'Cause I never want to make you change for me
Declaring the intention not to force the other person to change for the speaker.
Think of me
Requesting the other person to think of the speaker.
You know that I'd be with you if I could
Expressing a desire to be with the person if possible.
I'll come around to see you once in a while
Committing to visit occasionally.
Or if I ever need a reason to smile
Mentioning a willingness to spend time together for mutual happiness.
And spend the night if you think I should
Offering to spend the night if the other person agrees.
It's important to me
Reiterating the importance of the other person's freedom.
That you know you are free
Restating the speaker's commitment not to impose changes.
'Cause I never want to make you change for me
Reaffirming the intention to allow the other person to be themselves.
Think of me
Repeating the request for the other person to think of the speaker.
You know that I'd be with you if I could
Reiterating the desire to be with the person if circumstances allow.
I'll come around to see you once in a while
Committing to periodic visits as a gesture of connection.
Or if I ever need a reason to smile
Offering to be there for the other person when they need a reason to smile.
And spend the night if you think I should
Expressing a willingness to spend the night based on the other person's preference.
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