this song is definitely about a changed relationship and unrequited love.
"a change in the weather" implies that maybe there was once something, but now the other has moved on, since the speaker still prays that they'll end up together.
i think "i hold you closer than most" means that even though most people would've given up, or don't appreciate this person, he sees so much in her and feels like she is something ethereal.
in the first verse, he knows that it's pretty much over, and since he's kinda in a stage where he realizes this, but is too attatched to start moving on he asks her to at least pretend like she still loves him just while their together for this short time
[i think it also implies a long distance relationship since he's talking about his train going down the east coast and not wasting the weekend]
also, the line "dont take what you don't need from me" is kind of like asking her to not take advantage of his affection and the dilehma he's in. he's willing to give her everything, but since he knows it's not working out, he's asking her to not abuse him by asking for more than what she really needs and making it even harder for him.
the second verse shows that he doesn't regret it, even if its painful and that he can't get rest and move on because he loves this girl so much.
okay, that was kind of a lot, but that's what i got from it. i absolutely LOVE this song- one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard and i was lucky enough to see the most beautiful dance to this the first time i heard it that had the most amazing choreography by natasha lewis that pretty much brought me to tears. it was so beautiful.
@soletsdance “The last excuse that I'll claim I was a boy who loved a women like a little girl”
At this point he realizes that she does not love him, but his hope, his dream, his heaven was that she reciprocated his feelings for her. He loves her like a boy who loves a little girl. This kind of love is pure and innocent; holding hands, or a simple kiss is the ultimate expression. It is not so much lustful as it is loving, gentle and lasting.
@soletsdance “The last excuse that I'll claim I was a boy who loved a women like a little girl”
At this point he realizes that she does not love him, but his hope, his dream, his heaven was that she reciprocated his feelings for her. He loves her like a boy who loves a little girl. This kind of love is pure and innocent; holding hands, or a simple kiss is the ultimate expression. It is not so much lustful as it is loving, gentle and lasting.
“And still I cant let you be
Most nights I hardly sleep”
Even though he...
“And still I cant let you be
Most nights I hardly sleep”
Even though he knows she does not love him, he can't let go and it is tearing him up. His mind goes round and round so that he hardly sleeps. He is in despair.
“Don't take what you don't need from me”
He is expressing anguish because she has taken his love and affection and it appeared she reciprocated his feelings, but it has become apparent that she really does not. She took his love, but ultimately rejected it. She did not need it.
this song is definitely about a changed relationship and unrequited love. "a change in the weather" implies that maybe there was once something, but now the other has moved on, since the speaker still prays that they'll end up together. i think "i hold you closer than most" means that even though most people would've given up, or don't appreciate this person, he sees so much in her and feels like she is something ethereal.
in the first verse, he knows that it's pretty much over, and since he's kinda in a stage where he realizes this, but is too attatched to start moving on he asks her to at least pretend like she still loves him just while their together for this short time [i think it also implies a long distance relationship since he's talking about his train going down the east coast and not wasting the weekend]
also, the line "dont take what you don't need from me" is kind of like asking her to not take advantage of his affection and the dilehma he's in. he's willing to give her everything, but since he knows it's not working out, he's asking her to not abuse him by asking for more than what she really needs and making it even harder for him.
the second verse shows that he doesn't regret it, even if its painful and that he can't get rest and move on because he loves this girl so much.
okay, that was kind of a lot, but that's what i got from it. i absolutely LOVE this song- one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard and i was lucky enough to see the most beautiful dance to this the first time i heard it that had the most amazing choreography by natasha lewis that pretty much brought me to tears. it was so beautiful.
I feel you 100% I love it
I feel you 100% I love it
@soletsdance “The last excuse that I'll claim I was a boy who loved a women like a little girl” At this point he realizes that she does not love him, but his hope, his dream, his heaven was that she reciprocated his feelings for her. He loves her like a boy who loves a little girl. This kind of love is pure and innocent; holding hands, or a simple kiss is the ultimate expression. It is not so much lustful as it is loving, gentle and lasting.
@soletsdance “The last excuse that I'll claim I was a boy who loved a women like a little girl” At this point he realizes that she does not love him, but his hope, his dream, his heaven was that she reciprocated his feelings for her. He loves her like a boy who loves a little girl. This kind of love is pure and innocent; holding hands, or a simple kiss is the ultimate expression. It is not so much lustful as it is loving, gentle and lasting.
“And still I cant let you be Most nights I hardly sleep” Even though he...
“And still I cant let you be Most nights I hardly sleep” Even though he knows she does not love him, he can't let go and it is tearing him up. His mind goes round and round so that he hardly sleeps. He is in despair.
“Don't take what you don't need from me” He is expressing anguish because she has taken his love and affection and it appeared she reciprocated his feelings, but it has become apparent that she really does not. She took his love, but ultimately rejected it. She did not need it.
I've lived this. Am living this.