Did I Tell You
Journey Through Heart's Depths: Yo La Tengo's Melodic Reflection
Lyrics
Did I tell you of the dark lonely road
Reflecting on a difficult and isolated journey.
I was counting my steps as I made my way home
Counting steps while heading home, possibly indicating a contemplative or introspective mood.
Days of nothing but time on your hands, weighing on me
Time feeling burdensome, creating a sense of heaviness.
Can't deny it, undecided
Expressing uncertainty and indecision.
Whether to count what I felt against what I could say
Struggling with the conflict between emotions felt and words spoken.
I try not to wonder, or tell you that I'm not willing to wait
Avoiding speculation and expressing a willingness to wait.
'Cause deep in my heart I'm willing, heart's still willing
Despite uncertainties, a genuine willingness in the heart.
Brain's impatient, my heart's still willing to wait.
The mind is impatient, but the heart is still open to waiting.
Our love is so important to me
Affirming the significance of love.
Starts wherever you land, walks right over to me
Love's origin doesn't matter; what matters is its arrival.
Days of nothing but time in between, I'll be asleep
Time between moments is filled with anticipation.
So unwary or uncaring
Being unaware or indifferent to certain aspects.
I try not to be part of that, well, that's easy to say
Avoiding negative influences and being mindful.
I try not to wonder, or tell you that I'm not willing to wait
Reiterating a willingness to wait and avoiding unnecessary thoughts.
'Cause deep in my heart I'm willing, heart's still willing
Despite uncertainties, a genuine willingness in the heart (repeated).
Brain's impatient, my heart's still willing to wait.
The mind is impatient, but the heart is still open to waiting (repeated).
There's a moment to discover no one can take all the blame
Recognizing a moment where blame cannot be assigned entirely.
and it's finally clear.
A moment of clarity and understanding.
I try not to wonder, or tell you that I'm not willing to wait
Reaffirming a willingness to wait and avoiding unnecessary thoughts (repeated).
'Cause deep in my heart I'm willing, heart's still willing
Despite uncertainties, a genuine willingness in the heart (repeated).
Brain's impatient, my heart's still willing to wait,
The mind is impatient, but the heart is still open to waiting (repeated).
willing to wait, willing to wait
Repeating the commitment to wait and expressing patience.
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