Play For Keeps
Embracing Heartache: Wild Meridian's Play For Keeps
Lyrics
Whiskey at the back of a bar
Seeking solace or contemplation with a drink at the less crowded part of a bar.
Hands passing over our scars
Physical connection and shared experiences, possibly referencing past emotional wounds.
I almost forgot where we are
A momentary lapse in awareness or presence, possibly due to the intensity of emotions.
Lights coming up, but I don’t want to leave
Reluctance to leave a moment or relationship despite external factors.
Everyone’s gone, it’s just you and me.
A sense of intimacy and connection, intensified by the absence of others.
Don’t scare it away
Anxiety or fear of ruining the moment or the relationship.
I know we’re afraid
Acknowledging fear but embracing vulnerability.
But you are the heartache I need
Acceptance of pain or heartache as an essential part of the experience.
There’s not time to waste
Recognition of the fleeting nature of time, urging to act before opportunities pass.
Before it’s too late
A sense of urgency, emphasizing the need to act before it's too late.
Cause I only play for keeps, I only play for keeps.
Declaration of commitment, suggesting a desire for a lasting connection or relationship.
A drag from your cigarette
A moment of anticipation or yearning, expressed through a shared action.
Cause you haven’t kissed me yet
Highlighting a missed element in the relationship, a kiss that hasn't happened yet.
I wish that you’d go ahead.
An expression of longing or impatience for the desired action to take place.
I only play for keeps
Reiteration of the commitment to long-term involvement and not just fleeting moments.
Look what you’ve done to me
An acknowledgment of the transformative impact of the relationship on the speaker.
I’ve never felt so free
A sense of liberation and profound joy experienced within the relationship.
There’s so many things that I want this to be.
Expressing a desire for the relationship to encompass multiple positive qualities.
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