Serenade
Allie Crow Buckley Lyrics
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What did you think I'd do
Singing in a Portuguese accent
Sort of drunk on fernet
Just a couple of fools
Trying not to lose
Trying not to lose you
How could I have known that I
Would follow you for half my life
A hand in hand for all of time
How could I know that you'd be mine
How could I know that you are who
I'd stand beside my love my life
There was no telling we'd be fine
After four years down the line
In our own worlds together watching everything
All unfold
Unfold
Trying not to lose
Trying not to lose
Trying not to lose you
How could I have known that I
Would follow you for half my life
Hand in hand for all of time
How could I know that you'd be mine
How could I know that you are who
I'd stand beside my love my life
There was no telling we'd be fine
After four years down the line
In the first verse, the singer expresses a sense of discomfort and annoyance at being serenaded, suggesting that someone persuaded or instructed the serenader to do so. The singer questions the intentions behind this serenade and wonders what the serenader expected as a reaction. The mention of singing in a Portuguese accent and being slightly intoxicated on fernet implies a lighthearted and spontaneous gathering of two foolish individuals.
The chorus reflects the singers' desire and efforts to not lose the person they are addressing in the song. It conveys a mix of vulnerability and determination to hold onto this person. The repetition of "Trying not to lose" emphasizes the importance of this relationship to the singer.
The second verse reveals a revelation or realization the singer had - that they would end up following this person for a significant portion of their life. The lyrics describe a deep commitment and a seemingly unbreakable bond, symbolized by "hand in hand for all of time." The singer reflects on the surprise of finding this person and wonders how they could have predicted that they would end up together. It is clear that the strength and significance of this relationship were unforeseen.
The final section emphasizes the longevity of the relationship, referencing four years down the line. The lyrics convey a sense of contentment and perhaps relief in realizing that, despite the uncertainties and challenges faced over time, they have managed to maintain a solid connection. The phrase "in our own worlds together" suggests a partnership in which they observe and experience life side by side, witnessing everything as it unfolds.
Overall, "Serenade" portrays a mix of emotions ranging from skepticism and annoyance to deep love and commitment. It explores the surprise and uncertainty that can come with finding a long-lasting connection, and the efforts made to preserve and cherish it despite the inevitable challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't serenade me it will make me sick who put you up to this
Please refrain from serenading me as it is causing me great discomfort. Who encouraged you to engage in this behavior?
What did you think I'd do
What was your expectation regarding my response or reaction?
Singing in a Portuguese accent
Expressing oneself through song with a touch of Portuguese influence
Sort of drunk on fernet
Feeling slightly intoxicated from consuming fernet
Just a couple of fools
We are simply two individuals who are foolishly in love
Trying not to lose
Striving to maintain our connection and not let it slip away
Trying not to lose
Attempting to avoid losing each other
Trying not to lose you
Putting effort into keeping you by my side
How could I have known that I
I cannot fathom the foresight to predict that
Would follow you for half my life
I would devote such a significant portion of my life following your lead
A hand in hand for all of time
We would hold hands and stay together indefinitely
How could I know that you'd be mine
It was impossible for me to anticipate that you would become mine
How could I know that you are who
I had no way of foreseeing that it would be you
I'd stand beside my love my life
I would stand by your side, my love and my life
There was no telling we'd be fine
No one could have predicted that we would be okay
After four years down the line
Following four years of being together
In our own worlds together watching everything
In our individual realms, but still observing everything happening around us
All unfold
Witnessing the unfolding of events
Trying not to lose
Striving to keep our bond intact
Trying not to lose
Making an effort to avoid losing one another
Trying not to lose you
Doing everything possible to prevent losing you from my life
How could I have known that I
I was unaware of the knowledge that
Would follow you for half my life
I would spend a significant portion of my existence accompanying and supporting you
Hand in hand for all of time
Holding hands and remaining together indefinitely
How could I know that you'd be mine
It was impossible for me to predict that you would become mine
How could I know that you are who
I had no way of knowing that you were the person
I'd stand beside my love my life
I would stand by your side, my love and my life
There was no telling we'd be fine
It was uncertain whether we would be okay
After four years down the line
Following four years of being together
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Allie Buckley, Allison Buckley
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@AvecPoesie
This is so visually-arresting. There's such a haunting quality to your voice. I am enamored through and through.
@gohan1716
Hermosa la. Canción. Que linda
@antibiottics
beautiful
@moretti3107
Melody