Lyrics
China all the way to new york
Expressing a journey from China to New York.
I can feel the distance getting close
Sensing the physical and emotional proximity increasing.
You're right next to me
Despite closeness, feeling a disconnect.
But I need an airplane
Expressing a need for distance, possibly metaphorical.
I can feel the distance as you breathe
Sensing a growing emotional gap through breathing.
Sometimes I think you want me to touch you
Expressing a desire for physical closeness.
How can I when you build a great wall around you
Obstacle to intimacy, likened to a "great wall."
In your eyes I saw a future together
Seeing a shared future in the partner's eyes.
You just look away in the distance
Partner avoiding connection by looking away.
China decorates our table
Symbolic mention of China decorating the shared space.
Funny how the cracks don't seem to show
Noticing flaws, but they don't affect the relationship.
Pour the wine dear
Invitation to share a moment, pouring wine.
You say we'll take a holiday
Planning a holiday together, but disagreement arises.
But we never can agree on where to go
Difficulty reaching consensus on destinations.
Sometimes I think you want me to touch you
Desire for physical closeness reemphasized.
How can I when you build a great wall around you
Obstacle to intimacy reiterated, the "great wall."
In your eyes I saw a future together
Hope for a shared future, but partner remains distant.
You just look away in the distance
Partner's gaze still directed away, maintaining distance.
China all the way to New York
Repetition of the journey metaphor, China to New York.
Maybe you got lost in Mexico
Speculation about partner being lost, possibly in thoughts or actions.
You're right next to me
Despite physical proximity, still sensing a disconnect.
I think that you can hear me
Belief that partner can hear, but emotional distance remains.
Funny how the distance learns to grow
Noting the ironic increase in emotional distance over time.
Sometimes I think you want me to touch you
Reiteration of the desire for physical closeness.
How can I when you build a great wall around you
Obstacle to intimacy persists, the metaphorical "great wall."
I can feel the distance
Sense of increasing emotional distance.
I can feel the distance
Repetition emphasizing the tangible feeling of distance.
I can feel the distance getting close
Feeling the emotional distance becoming more tangible.
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