Lyrics
So long, so long living
Expressing a prolonged period of time, possibly filled with challenges or difficulties in life.
With these heavy clouds following me
Feeling burdened or troubled, as symbolized by heavy clouds that seem to follow the speaker.
I can't go, I can't go on running
Unable to continue the current way of life or routine, suggesting a need for change.
With these muddy roads holding my feet
Feeling stuck or hindered, represented by muddy roads that impede progress.
Need one of these storms
Expressing a desire for a metaphorical storm, symbolizing a transformative or purifying experience to cleanse the speaker.
One of these storms
-One of these storms
-To wash me clean
-So long, so long just living
Reiterating the sense of enduring a challenging existence, possibly emphasizing a sense of perseverance.
With these heavy clothes upon my skin
Feeling weighed down by emotional burdens or responsibilities, depicted as heavy clothes on the skin.
I've spent so long, so long thinking
Reflecting on a prolonged period of deep contemplation or introspection, possibly during sleepless nights.
These sleepless nights they keep me thin
Suggesting that the intense thinking has taken a toll on the speaker's well-being, keeping them thin.
I need one of these storms
Expressing the need for a cleansing storm not only for the speaker individually but for a collective "us."
One of these storms
-One of these storms
-To wash us clean
-Need one of these storms
Repetition of the desire for a storm, emphasizing the yearning for a profound and transformative experience to cleanse and renew.
One of these storms
-One of these storms
-To wash us clean, oh yeah
-Need one of these storms
Further emphasis on the transformative power of a storm to bring about a cleansing effect on the speaker and the collective "us."
One of these storms
-One of these storms
-To wash us clean
-I need one of these storms
Final repetition of the longing for a storm to wash away impurities and provide a fresh start for the speaker and others.
One of these storms
-One of these storms
-To wash us clean
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