Longer Look
Eternal Beauty Unveiled: 'Longer Look' by Widespread Panic
Lyrics
The longer I look at you
The speaker reflects on the deepening appreciation for the subject as time passes.
The fairer you become
The more the speaker observes, the more beauty they perceive in the subject.
Every time I hear your voice
The subject's voice enhances the speaker's experience, making the associated memories sweeter.
Sweeter is the song
The speaker suggests that the longer they know the subject, the more profound and beautiful the relationship becomes.
Each glanced borrowed from your eyes
Every gaze taken from the subject's eyes contributes to a richer, more meaningful narrative.
Deeper is the story
The stories or experiences shared with the subject become more profound with each glance.
Wind burns your sleeping breath
The impact of the subject is compared to wind burning, possibly indicating a powerful, elemental force.
And waters become one.
The unity of elements, represented by wind and water, signifies a harmonious connection with the subject.
Longer I look at you
Reiteration of the theme, emphasizing the ongoing development of admiration for the subject.
The fairer you become
The subject's beauty continues to grow with prolonged observation.
Your hair brushed me lightly
A tactile encounter with the subject's hair, even before formal introduction, leaves a lasting impression.
Twice before we met
Previous encounters or connections with the subject are acknowledged, building anticipation before formally meeting.
Years between familiar moments
Time between significant moments is acknowledged, emphasizing the value of these instances.
Heaven since
A moment of bliss or perfection is implied, perhaps signifying the time when they finally met.
Memories like photographs
Recollections are compared to photographs, highlighting the unexpected beauty found in memories.
Never knew were taken
Unnoticed moments in the past are now recognized as significant and cherished.
Sun drenched snows from separate hills
Contrasting elements, like sun and snow, are unified in memory, suggesting a merging of diverse experiences.
Their waters become one
A metaphorical connection, where separate experiences blend like waters converging into one.
The longer I look at you
Reiteration of the central theme, emphasizing the continuous growth of admiration and beauty in the subject.
The fairer you become
The ongoing process of finding more beauty in the subject with prolonged observation.
The longer I look at you
Continuation of the theme, underscoring the deepening appreciation for the subject over time.
The fairer
Final reaffirmation of the idea that extended observation intensifies the perceived beauty of the subject.
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