Lyrics
When breath first came to me
Reflecting on the moment of birth when the first breath was taken.
I cried as if to plead
Expressing an emotional response, possibly crying, at the beginning of life.
I want to be loved, want to be loved by You
Desiring love, specifically from a higher entity or a significant other.
In mother's shoes I stole
Recalling a childhood incident of trying to understand and imitate a mother figure.
I mimic what I know
Imitating behaviors learned, possibly seeking approval or recognition.
Do I look like you, I want to be seen by you
Expressing a desire to be recognized and acknowledged, possibly by a parental figure.
With dad somewhere between
Mentioning the absence or emotional distance of a father figure.
The months and miles from me
Highlighting the physical and emotional separation from the father.
Might be a long road, I want to be known by you
Expressing a willingness to endure challenges for the sake of being understood.
The first to hold my hand
Referencing a supportive figure who held the speaker's hand early in life.
The last to understand
Describing a sense of misunderstanding or lack of comprehension from someone significant.
That with every word, I want to be heard by you
Expressing a strong desire for one's words and feelings to be acknowledged and heard.
How long can such deep desires
Pondering the longevity of deep desires and their impact on personal exploration.
Not cause one to at least inquire
Questioning why profound desires don't prompt inquiry or self-discovery.
There must be something more for me
Expressing a belief in the existence of something more meaningful for the speaker.
Can emptiness be made Complete
Pondering whether emptiness can be fulfilled and made whole.
Can all that's come and gone away
Reflecting on the passage of time and experiences that may not provide a clear direction.
Not point to one most certain thing
Questioning the uncertainty in life and searching for a definitive point of reference.
When all else scatters with the wind
Highlighting the transient nature of everything else, contrasting it with a need for stability.
Is there not One thing at the end
Posing a question about whether there is a singular, certain thing at the conclusion of life.
If life reveals one thing
Observing that life's revelations often revolve around fundamental needs.
It's found within our need
Suggesting that the essence of life is discovered through acknowledging and fulfilling one's needs.
Need to be lost
Stating a need to experience being lost, possibly for self-discovery or spiritual growth.
Just to be found by You
Expressing the ultimate desire to be found, particularly by a higher power or someone significant.
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