The Night
Love's Revelation: Embracing Time's Affections
Lyrics
Oh my dear
Expressing affection or endearment towards the addressed person.
I have known you for a very long time
Acknowledging a long-standing familiarity with the individual being addressed.
Oh my dear
Reiteration of the affectionate address, reinforcing the emotional connection.
I think I have loved you for a very long time
Expressing a realization of having harbored love for the addressed person for an extended period.
Stay the night
Inviting the person to spend the night, suggesting a desire for closeness and intimacy.
I think I'd like you to be my guest
Expressing a preference for the person to be a guest, indicating a welcoming and inviting atmosphere.
Stay the night
Repetition of the invitation, emphasizing the desire for the person to stay overnight.
And maybe we can find some rest
Suggesting the possibility of finding rest together during the night.
We could talk until the bright white morning light
Proposing a conversation lasting until the morning light, indicating a willingness to connect on a deep level.
And I might walk the thousand steps to your lips
Metaphorically expressing a willingness to take numerous steps to reach a romantic connection, specifically the person's lips.
My dear
Reaffirming the affectionate address "My dear," underscoring emotional closeness.
I must admit
Admitting vulnerability or a change in perspective, suggesting a shift in emotions or understanding.
I thought I was immune to you
Reflecting on a previous belief of being immune to the addressed person's influence or charm.
I think I'm starting to get it
Expressing a growing realization of attraction or feelings for the person.
Why they all fell for you
Speculating on the universal appeal or charm of the addressed person, acknowledging their attractiveness.
I must have been blind
Admitting a previous lack of awareness or understanding of the person's qualities.
Not to see you, shining moon
Using the metaphor of a shining moon to describe the luminous presence or qualities of the person.
If you're inclined
Suggesting a willingness to be close or intimate with the person during the night.
Tonight you'll sleep in my spoon
Metaphorically expressing the idea of sleeping together, emphasizing physical closeness.
We could talk until the bright white morning light
Reiterating the willingness to engage in deep conversation until the morning.
And I might walk the thousand steps to your lips
Repeating the metaphor of walking steps to reach the person's lips, emphasizing the desire for a romantic connection.
My dear
Reaffirming the affectionate address and maintaining a tone of intimacy throughout the lyrics.
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