Emily
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It's the only thing
That I've been waiting for a time
Regardless of our distance and our hope
Grows greater
Trapped by pretty eyes and letters for all time
The only thing that I've been waiting for.
I hope it's something worth the waiting
Cause it's the only time that I ever feel real
Thunder storms could never stop me
Cause there's no one in the world like Emily
She's simple yet confusing
Her sparkling eyes make me weak at my words, they tremble
Days seem like years in this month of December
The winter coldens me for I have yet to sleep
And never will I give up trying
Because you're everything to me
I hope it's something worth the waiting
It's the only time that I ever feel real
Thunder storms could never stop me
Cause there's no one in the world like Emily.
The lyrics to From First to Last's song, Emily, speak to the intense feelings of love and longing for someone who seems to embody everything that is desired, but perhaps out of reach. The first verse paints a picture of a distance that separates the singer from the object of their affection, yet they remain powerfully drawn to her "smiles and her laughter." Despite their separation, the hope of being with Emily grows stronger.
The second verse underscores the intensity of the singer's feelings. Emily is described as "simple yet confusing," and her "sparkling eyes" leave the singer "weak at my words, they tremble." The winter months deepen the sense of longing and amplify the longing for what feels unattainable. The final lines of both verses reflect a deep commitment to holding onto the hope of being with Emily.
Overall, the lyrics to Emily speak to the overwhelming nature of intense love and desire. The singer can weather any storm or obstacle, knowing that love of such intensity is rare and worth waiting for.
Line by Line Meaning
Smiles and her laughter
The joy expressed through her facial expressions and sound of her laughter
It's the only thing
That which brings meaning and happiness to his life
That I've been waiting for a time
The longing for this person has lasted for a long time
Regardless of our distance and our hope
Despite being far apart, they still hold onto the hope of being together
Grows greater
Their hope for being together becomes stronger with time
Trapped by pretty eyes and letters for all time
He is held captive by her attractiveness and the words she writes to him
The only thing that I've been waiting for.
She is the sole reason for his anticipation and hope
I hope it's something worth the waiting
He hopes the reward for waiting so long for her is worth it
Cause it's the only time that I ever feel real
Being with her is the only time he truly feels alive
Thunder storms could never stop me
Even the most extreme weather conditions can't keep him from being with her
Cause there's no one in the world like Emily
She is unique and irreplaceable in his life
She's simple yet confusing
She may seem straightforward, but there are still aspects of her that are difficult to understand
Her sparkling eyes make me weak at my words, they tremble
Her eyes have a powerful and intimidating effect on him, causing him to stumble over his words
Days seem like years in this month of December
Time moves slowly and painfully without her
The winter coldens me for I have yet to sleep
The coldness of the winter represents the emptiness and insomnia he experiences without her
And never will I give up trying
He will never stop trying to be with her, no matter the obstacles or challenges they face
Because you're everything to me
She means everything to him and he can't imagine life without her
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD J.P. TAUPIN, BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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Smiles and her laughter
It's the only thing
That I've been waiting for a time
Regardless of our distance and our hope
Grows greater
Trapped by pretty eyes and letters for all time
The only thing that I've been waiting for.
I hope it's something worth the waiting
Cause it's the only time that I ever feel real
Thunder storms could never stop me
Cause there's no one in the world like Emily
She's simple yet confusing
Her sparkling eyes make me weak at my words, they tremble
Days seem like years in this month of December
The winter coldens me for I have yet to sleep
And never will I give up trying
Because you're everything to me
I hope it's something worth the waiting
It's the only time that I ever feel real
Thunder storms could never stop me
Cause there's no one in the world like Emily.
conversationstimulus
imagine writing this for someone at 16 its beyond romantic
Rox'US
caus there's none in the world like emilyyy!!!
Rayan Horami
Rizz god
emilio estrada
Gey
Marcos Valdez
@emilio estrada he sings 'emily' not 'emilio' lmao
Le Petit Mort.
To my daughter I named Emily for this song and because it is the reason for my existence :3 she makes each of my days shine
Lori Rodrigo
Same. ❤
Chris Ruiz
Aww hello little Emily! Welcome to the world!!
RavenNightshade
So adorable
Carlhartt
@Micah Morton Into being a weirdo?