Rest of My Life
Rilo Kiley Lyrics
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A guy to spend his time
Than to sit and think of you
I think I'd marry you
Just your smile
Leaves me satisfied
Though you're not mine
So for the rest of my life
I'm gonna search
For someone just like you
And we tend the garden
All day long
Watching history unfold
And I'd be enough
And you'd be enough
And we'd grow old
So for the rest of my life
I'm gonna search
For someone just like you
For the rest of my life
I'm gonna search
For someone just like you
Yeah, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna search
For someone just like you
The lyrics to Rilo Kiley's song "Rest of My Life" are an introspective reflection on the impact that one person has had on the singer's life. The song discusses the idea of finding someone who is just like this person to spend the rest of their life with. The singer notes that there are worse ways to spend their time than thinking about this person, indicating the hold that the individual has on their thoughts and emotions. The singer also expresses a desire to marry this person, though they are not currently together.
The second verse describes a scene in a garden, where the singer and their love interest tend to the plants and watch history unfold. The idea of growing old together is presented as a desirable outcome for the singer, and they express the hope that they will be enough for each other. The chorus repeats the idea of searching for someone like their love interest for the rest of their life.
In summary, the song is about the lingering power of a past love, and the idea that finding someone who is just like them could lead to a happy and fulfilling life. The lyrics touch on themes of love, longing, and the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
There are worse ways for
Despite not being able to be with you, there are worse ways that I could spend my time.
A guy to spend his time
As a man, there are many ways to occupy myself, but I choose to spend it imagining being with you.
Than to sit and think of you
My mind tends to wander to thoughts of you, and there's really nothing I'd rather do.
I think I'd marry you
If given the chance, I would marry you without hesitation.
Just your smile
The sight of your smile is enough to satisfy me and make me feel content.
Leaves me satisfied
Seeing your smile makes me feel complete and fulfilled in a way that nothing else can.
Though you're not mine
Despite the fact that we're not together, I still have strong feelings for you and can't help but dream about being together.
So for the rest of my life
From this moment on, and for the remainder of my life...
I'm gonna search
I will continue looking and seeking out a person who reminds me of you...
For someone just like you
...someone who has the same qualities, personality, and essence that makes you so special.
And we tend the garden
Together, we work to maintain our metaphorical garden - our life and relationship.
All day long
We spend every moment together, through both good and bad times.
Watching history unfold
Together, we bear witness to the world changing and evolving around us.
And I'd be enough
I am satisfied and content knowing that you are by my side in life.
And you'd be enough
Knowing that I am by your side and your partner in life makes you content and satisfied as well.
And we'd grow old
We will continue to age and grow old together, remaining partners for life.
For the rest of my life
Once again, for the remainder of my existence...
I'm gonna search
I will continue to seek out and search for another person who is like you in every way.
For someone just like you
Someone who is just as wonderful and special as you are in my eyes.
Yeah, for the rest of my life
Yes, until the end of my days...
I'm gonna search
I will keep looking for the one who reminds me of you.
For someone just like you
The search for the perfect partner who reminds me of you will never end.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHUCKY THOMPSON, LESHAN LEWIS, NASIR JONES
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