In Blue
Navigating Loss: In Blue by Waiting for Wednesday
Lyrics
When you left me in our home I was helpless, lost and alone
Expresses vulnerability and despair after the partner left, leaving the speaker helpless and alone.
But I never knew real pain till I lost you
Highlights the intensity of emotional pain experienced after the loss of the partner, emphasizing that it was a new level of suffering.
Over there is our bed 'neath the duvet words left unsaid
Describes the shared space where intimacy once existed, now filled with unspoken words and emotional distance.
But I never cared to hear them till I lost you
Indicates a lack of interest in hearing those unsaid words until the loss occurred, suggesting a realization of their importance too late.
Outside the rain pours down, leaving teardrops all over town
Uses weather as a metaphor for the speaker's inner turmoil, with rain symbolizing sadness and tears scattered across the town.
But I never set mine free till I lost you
Reveals a reluctance to express personal emotions until the loss, emphasizing a failure to set one's feelings free.
You came to me when I'd almost given in
Recalls the partner returning when the speaker was on the verge of giving up, providing a moment of emotional support.
You told me its okay to feel afraid
Shares the partner's reassurance that it's acceptable to feel fear, acknowledging the complexity of emotions.
I guess all good things fade
Reflects on the transient nature of good things, implying that positive aspects in life may not last.
My bed has been made
Suggests a sense of resignation and acceptance, indicating that decisions have been made and consequences faced.
But I never knew real pain till I lost you
Reiterates the theme of newfound, profound pain after the loss of the partner.
One day my pillow will dry
Anticipates a future recovery, imagining a time when the speaker's tears (pillow) will dry.
I'll get back to my own way of life
Looks forward to returning to a personal, independent way of life once the healing process is complete.
But I'll never love another since I lost you
Declares an enduring commitment to the lost partner, stating that no other love will replace what was lost.
Since I lost you
Repeats the sentiment of never loving another since the loss, underscoring the lasting impact of the separation.
Oooo oooo oooo oooo oooo oooo oooo oooo
Repetition of vocalizations (ooo) conveying an emotional, almost primal, response to the lingering pain.
One day my pillow will dry
Reiteration of the expectation of healing and a return to a normal life in the future.
I'll get back to my own way of life
Restates the intention to regain an individual way of life after the emotional wounds have healed.
But I'll never love another since I lost you
Reaffirms the enduring impact of the lost love, emphasizing a persistent commitment to never loving another.
Since I lost you
Repeats the conclusive statement of never loving another, providing a poignant end to the narrative.
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