Memphis Rain
Lost Love in Memphis Rain: A Heartbreaking Tale by Trevor Johnson
Lyrics
It was cold that night and them downtown lights
Describing a cold night with dim downtown lights that no longer shine brightly.
Just wasn't, shinin' like they used to
Expressing a sense of nostalgia, noting that the lights aren't as vibrant as before.
Back when all we needed was each other
Reflecting on a time when the speaker and their partner only needed each other.
You took my hand said boy I gotta say it and
Recalling the moment when the partner took the speaker's hand and shared something important.
I knew that it would break me
Acknowledging the emotional impact of what was said, anticipating heartbreak.
When you looked in mine with those pretty brown eyes
Describing the partner's gaze with affectionate "pretty brown eyes."
And left me shakin
Expressing the intense emotional response, being left shaken by the interaction.
Here comes the flood here comes the pain
Anticipating emotional turmoil with the mention of a flood and pain.
In a Memphis Rain, In a Memphis Rain
Describing the emotional storm within, specifically in the context of Memphis rain.
You let go of the hand that I begged you to take
Highlighting the partner's decision to let go of the speaker's hand despite pleas.
In a Memphis Rain, In a Memphis Rain
Reiterating the emotional turmoil in the context of Memphis rain.
My Mississippi girl she took her love away
Expressing the loss of love from the speaker's Mississippi girl.
I remember when on the night we met
Reflecting on the initial meeting and the positive memories associated with it.
Your suntan skin and the very first kiss
Recalling physical details like suntan skin and the first kiss.
I though from here it could only get better
Expressing an optimistic view that things would only get better from that point.
But seasons change and love does too
Acknowledging the inevitability of change in seasons and love.
It's the sun in the day at night it's the moon
Using the metaphor of sun and moon to represent the changing nature of love.
Now I love you so much I wish I never met ya
Expressing regret and a wish that the intense love had never been experienced.
Here comes the flood here comes the pain
Repeating the anticipation of emotional turmoil, referencing a flood and pain in Memphis rain.
In a Memphis Rain, In a Memphis Rain
Describing the emotional storm within, specifically in the context of Memphis rain.
You let go of the hand that I begged you to take
Highlighting the partner's decision to let go of the speaker's hand despite pleas.
In a Memphis Rain, In a Memphis Rain
Reiterating the emotional turmoil in the context of Memphis rain.
My Mississippi girl she took her love away
Expressing the loss of love from the speaker's Mississippi girl.
In a Memphis Rain, In a Memphis Rain
Repeating the emotional storm imagery, emphasizing Memphis rain.
You let go of the hand that I begged you to take
Highlighting the partner's decision to let go of the speaker's hand despite pleas.
In a Memphis Rain, In a Memphis Rain
Reiterating the emotional turmoil in the context of Memphis rain.
My Mississippi girl she took her love away
Expressing the enduring impact of the loss, stating that the Mississippi girl took her love away.
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