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4th of July
Azure Ray Lyrics
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I was down but you were so bright
I remember that Wednesday night so well
We played guitar all those afternoons
Heard records on the floor of your room
I knew that I would fall in love with you
When you told me my surprise
I looked and asked you
We were sitting in the chair
You whispered in my ear
Let's go home now
I'm thinking of the 4th of July
Holding hands looking up at the sky
I remember the 4th of July so well
I know that you're always with me
I feel the strength you're giving me
I know this love will never die
The lyrics to Azure Ray's song "4th of July" appear to be a reminiscence of a past relationship that began on a Wednesday night. The opening lines, "We met on that Wednesday night, I was down but you were so bright," suggest that the singer was feeling low before meeting the person in question, who lifted her spirits. The subsequent lines describe shared experiences, such as playing guitar together and listening to records in the other person's room. The singer notes that she had a feeling she would fall in love with the other person, which suggests that this was a momentous event in her life.
The chorus of the song highlights a moment when the other person revealed something to the singer that was a surprise. It is unclear what this surprise was, but it prompted the singer to ask why the other person chose to reveal it at that moment. The other person responds by whispering in the singer's ear and suggesting they leave. The song then shifts to a reminiscence about the 4th of July, which is a holiday in the United States that is typically celebrated with fireworks. The singer notes that she remembers this holiday so well and thinks back to holding hands with the other person and looking up at the sky.
Overall, the lyrics to "4th of July" capture a moment in time that was significant for the singer. It appears to be a nostalgic look back at a past relationship that provided a sense of hope and love. The imagery of fireworks on the 4th of July suggests that the relationship was marked by moments of joy and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
We met on that Wednesday night
Our relationship started on a specific Wednesday night
I was down but you were so bright
I was feeling low, but your energy and positivity lifted me up
I remember that Wednesday night so well
That Wednesday night is etched in my memory because it was the start of something special
We played guitar all those afternoons
We spent many afternoons together playing guitar
Heard records on the floor of your room
We listened to music together on the floor of your room
I knew that I would fall in love with you
I had a feeling that I would end up falling in love with you
When you told me my surprise
When you revealed my surprise to me
I looked and asked you
I turned to you and asked why
Why did you tell me now
I wanted to know why you chose to tell me at that moment
We were sitting in the chair
We were both sitting down in a chair
You whispered in my ear
You spoke to me in a hushed tone, close to my ear
Let's go home now
You suggested that we leave and go home
I'm thinking of the 4th of July
My thoughts are currently focused on the 4th of July
Holding hands looking up at the sky
We were holding hands and looking up at the sky
I remember the 4th of July so well
The memory of that 4th of July is vivid in my mind
I know that you're always with me
I feel your presence with me at all times
I feel the strength you're giving me
Your support and encouragement give me strength
I know this love will never die
I am certain that our love will endure and never fade away
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Maria Diane Taylor, Orenda Corrinne Fink
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