How soft a whisper can get
When you're walking through a crowded space
I hear every word being said
And I remember that everyday
I get a little bit closer to you
How long an hour can take
When you're starting into open space
When I feel I'm slipping further away
I remember that everyday
I get a little bit closer to you
These are the days
That I won't get back
I won't hear you cry
Or hear you laugh
And when it's quite
And I don't hear a thing
I can always hear you breathe
You know there's nowhere else
I've wanted to be
Than be there when you need me
I'm sorry too
But don't give up on me
And just remember that when you get asleep
I got a little bit closer to you
When you're walking through a crowded space
I hear every word being said
And I remember that everyday
I get a little bit closer to you
How long an hour can take
When you're starting into open space
When I feel I'm slipping further away
I remember that everyday
I get a little bit closer to you
These are the days
That I won't get back
I won't hear you cry
Or hear you laugh
And when it's quite
And I don't hear a thing
I can always hear you breathe
You know there's nowhere else
I've wanted to be
Than be there when you need me
I'm sorry too
But don't give up on me
And just remember that when you get asleep
I got a little bit closer to you
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"How long an hour can take", implies he's waiting for something (for when he can see her...).
"I can always hear you breathe", when he can't talk to or see her, he can still remember the sound of her breathing.
"When you were asleep I got a little bit closer to you", while she was sleeping, another day passed, thus he was closer to seeing her again.
I think it's about the hardships of being a musician on the road, away from your loved ones. Imagine yourself on tour, traveling from city to city. With each concert done, that's one step closer to getting home. Every day that goes by brings him a little bit closer to the one he loves so much.
Also, I think it's easy to assume that the "you" pronoun is a lover, but it could just as easily be a child - especially considering the nostalgiac tone of the last two stanzas.
this song is brilliant. the 1st time me and my boyfriend kissed (( and then on to making out lolol)) this song was on. beautiful.
"How soft a whisper can get
When you're walking through a
crowded space"
But he's not concerned about being forgotten; he's worried that he'll forget about her. He wants her to know that despite them not being together for whatever reason, he always holds a place in his heart for her.
"When I feel I'm slipping further
away
I remember that everyday
I get a little bit closer to you
These are the days
That I won't get back
I won't hear you cry
Or hear you laugh
And when it's quiet
And i don't hear a thing
I can always hear you breathe "
When Dylan says he's "getting closer to you" I don't think he means physically or even emotionally closer to the person. The relationship is over. He just feels nostalgic, kind of like when given enough time, you only remember the good thinigs about a person; not the little things that drove you crazy.
In the last verse, Dylan sounds apologetic. He wants her to remember that on the coldest night (possibly her darkest hour) he was right by her side, whether she knew it or not.
I get a little bit closer to you" hes getting closer to the day he dies and can finally see her again
"I'm sorry too
But don't give up on me"
I love that part...its like saying i know i messed up but just give me another chance and i'll make it right.