Dog
Yearning Echoes: Unveiling the Heartfelt Struggles of a Lonely Soul
Lyrics
My dear, I really am a dog
The speaker metaphorically refers to themselves as a "dog," suggesting loyalty or dependence.
When you're not here, I got nothing going on
Expressing a sense of emptiness or purposelessness when the person addressed is not present.
I get home from work
Describing the exhaustion or strain experienced after a day of work.
Body hurts
Highlighting physical discomfort, possibly due to the demands of the job.
Staying up till late
Staying awake late without a specific reason, suggesting restlessness or insomnia.
For no real reason at all
Conveying a lack of clear purpose or motivation for staying up late.
Spend my mornings dreaming on the run
Daydreaming or contemplating while on the move, possibly avoiding responsibilities.
'Cause the things that I should do are never done
Expressing a sense of procrastination and uncompleted tasks.
I get home from work
Reiterating the exhaustion felt upon returning home from work.
Body hurts
Reemphasizing physical discomfort or fatigue from work.
I pour one glass out
Pouring a drink, possibly as a coping mechanism or a way to reminisce.
Thinking 'bout the summer one more time
Reflecting on memories of the summer, possibly a time of joy or nostalgia.
My dear, I really am a dog
Repeating the metaphorical reference to being a "dog" and expressing willingness to do anything.
I'll do anything when you call
Pledging loyalty and a willingness to act when called upon.
I swear to God what's taking you so long
Expressing impatience or eagerness for a response or action from the addressed person.
I'll do anything at all
Reiterating the speaker's readiness to do anything for the person addressed.
I get home from work
Repeating the routine of returning home from work, adding drinking until it hurts.
Drink until it hurts
Highlighting the pain or discomfort associated with excessive drinking.
I pour one glass out
Pouring another drink and possibly engaging in self-reflection or soliloquy.
Talking to myself out loud
Talking to oneself aloud, indicating a sense of loneliness or introspection.
I can't sleep tonight
Insomnia or difficulty sleeping, possibly due to emotional unrest.
Until you're by my side
Expressing a desire for the addressed person's presence to find comfort or sleep.
I'm not anything
Emphasizing a lack of identity or purpose without the presence of the addressed person.
Until I hear you walking through the door
Anticipating and finding identity upon hearing the person addressed walking through the door.
I get home from work
Repeating the cycle of returning home from work, emphasizing physical discomfort.
Body hurts
Reiterating the physical strain or pain experienced after a day of work.
I get home from work
Once again, expressing the exhaustion felt upon returning home from work.
Body hurts
Reemphasizing the physical toll of the day's work on the speaker's body.
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