Rocking Chair
Timeless Love Echoing in a Rocking Chair
Lyrics
Keep me rocking, rocking chair
Desire to be comforted and supported symbolized by a rocking chair
Long before me you were here
Recognition of the chair's longevity, existed before the speaker
You will be when I'm gone
Assurance of the chair's enduring presence even after the speaker's departure
A little faded and you've got scars
Acknowledgment of wear and tear, likening it to life experiences shaping identity
That's what made you who you are
Embracing imperfections as essential in forming the chair's character
So just hold me in your arm, arm
Seeking solace and security in the chair's embrace
Take me back to that kitchen floor
Nostalgia for a past time associated with a close-knit family setting
Where life was a little bit more
Life characterized by genuine connections and affection
About each other and the love we showed
Emphasizing mutual love and care exhibited within the family
Our mother God rest her soul
Respectful mention of the deceased mother, honoring her memory
Time goes by and seasons change
Reflection on the passage of time and its transformative effect
I'd go back there but I can't
Yearning to revisit a cherished past but recognizing it's impossible
So I guess I'll count on you
Turning to the chair for support in absence of revisiting the past
Yeah, keep me rocking, rocking chair
Reiteration of the longing for comfort and security from the chair
Long before me you were here
Emphasizing the chair's historical presence predating the speaker
You will be when I'm gone
Reaffirming the chair's endurance beyond the speaker's lifetime
A little faded and you've got scars
Acceptance of imperfections and experiences shaping the chair's identity
That's what made you who you are
Valuing the chair's character formed by its scars and wear
So just hold me in your arm, arms
Desire for comfort and support within the chair's embrace
I know you're in a brand new place
Acknowledgment of a distant, unfamiliar place
And it feels so far away
Feeling of emotional distance and displacement similar to the chair's experience
Just like me you miss her face
Shared sentiment of missing a loved one's presence
But that same blood is running through my veins
Recognition of shared lineage, connecting speaker and chair
Time goes by and seasons change
Reflection on the passage of time and its transformative effect
I'd take you back there but I can't
Desire to revisit a cherished past but acknowledging its impossibility
So you can count on me
Offering support to the chair as it was offered earlier
To keep you rocking, rocking chair
Commitment to providing comfort and support to the chair
Long before me you were here
Emphasizing the enduring presence of the chair before the speaker
You will be when I'm gone
Assurance of the chair's lasting presence beyond the speaker's lifetime
A little faded and you've got scars
Acceptance of imperfections and experiences shaping the chair's identity
That's what made you who you are
Valuing the chair's character formed by its scars and wear
So just hold me in your arm, arms
Seeking solace and security within the chair's embrace
Don't let go
Desire for the chair to remain supportive despite requests to let go
Even if I ask you to
Acknowledging potential desire to relinquish support despite needing it
'Cause heaven knows
Acknowledging personal need for the chair's support
I need this more than you
Acknowledging a greater personal need for the chair's support than its own need
Keep me rocking, rocking chair
Reiteration of the desire for comfort and support from the chair
Long before me you were here
Emphasizing the chair's historical presence predating the speaker
And you will be when I'm gone
Reaffirming the chair's endurance beyond the speaker's lifetime
We both faded and we've got scars
Recognition of shared imperfections and life experiences shaping identity
That's what made us who we are
Valuing shared character formed by scars and wear
So just hold me in your arm, arms
Desire for comfort and support within the chair's embrace
Arms, mmhm-hmm
Repetition emphasizing the longing for the chair's embrace
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