One Less Bell to Answer
Echoes of Empty Love: Vanessa Williams' Heartfelt Reflections
Lyrics
One less bell to answer
Expressing the absence of a burden or responsibility.
One less egg to fry
Indicates a reduced workload or fewer tasks to perform.
One less man to pick up after
Referring to the absence of a man to care for or look after.
I should be happy
Expected to feel happy, but feeling the opposite.
But all I do is
Continuously experiencing sorrow or emotional pain.
Cry, cry, no more laughter
Lamenting the absence of joy or happiness.
Oh, why did he go
Questioning the reason for his departure.
Since he left my life's so empty
Feeling a deep sense of emptiness since he's gone.
Though I try to forget it just can't be done
Attempting to forget, but unable to do so.
Each time the doorbell rings I still run
Reacting instinctively to the possibility of his return.
I don't know how in the world
Expressing confusion or perplexity about moving on.
To stop thinking of him
Unable to stop thoughts of him.
'Cause I still love him so
Admitting continued love despite the separation.
I end each day as I start out
Ending and starting the day in tears due to heartache.
Crying my heart out
Continuing the emotional distress throughout the day.
One less man to pick up after
Reiterating the absence of someone to care for.
No more laughter, no more love
Highlighting the absence of joy, laughter, and love since he's gone.
Since he went away
Expressing the void left by his departure.
Since he went away
Repeating the sentiment of loss and emptiness.
One less bell to answer
Reiterating the absence of a burden or responsibility.
One less egg to fry
Emphasizing a reduced workload or fewer tasks.
One less man to pick up after
Repeating the absence of someone to care for.
No more laughter, no more love
Restating the absence of joy, laughter, and love.
Since he went away
Reiterating the sense of loss since he's gone.
Oh why did he go
Questioning the reason behind his departure.
Oh why did he go
Repeatedly questioning the cause of his leaving.
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