Darling
Casey Lyrics


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Sleep seems to evade me,
I just spend the whole night pacing in the hallway
where I used to hear your footsteps on the floor.
I've been so low, and maybe I've been thinking about us lately,
but I guess that doesn't matter anymore.

I just called to say
"I'm sorry, Darling, but I've been wasting my time rotting the teeth out of my head,
Trying hard to swallow the sweetest sentiments I can't express.
And I know that you told me to leave you alone,
but yours is still the only love I've ever known.

"I'm sorry, Darling, but I've been wasting my time rotting the teeth out of my head,
Trying hard to swallow the sweetest sentiments I can't express.




And I know that you told me to leave you alone,
but yours is still the only love I've ever known.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Casey's song Darling express the singer's deep longing for his ex-lover. The song starts with the images of the singer's sleepless nights and his desperate pacing in the hallway. He remembers hearing his lover's footsteps on the floor, but now all he feels is emptiness. He confesses that he has been low lately, and despite trying not to, he has been thinking about his ex. He acknowledges the futility of these thoughts by saying that they don't matter anymore.


The chorus of the song reveals the singer's confession of his mistakes and his apology to his ex-lover. He says that he has been wasting his time and that he regrets not being able to communicate his true feelings, leading to the decay of his mind. He has accepted that his ex-lover has asked him to leave her alone but he still can't help feeling that hers is the only love he has ever known. The song ends on this poignant note, leaving the listener with a sense of sadness and nostalgia.


Overall, Casey's song Darling paints a picture of a heartbroken person who has lost the love of his life but still holds on to the hope of reconciliation. He acknowledges his mistakes and expresses his regret for not being able to express his true emotions. The song is a haunting reminder of the power of love and the pain of its loss.


Line by Line Meaning

Sleep seems to evade me,
I am having trouble sleeping,


I just spend the whole night pacing in the hallway where I used to hear your footsteps on the floor.
I can't stop thinking about the past and how things used to be between us.


I've been so low, and maybe I've been thinking about us lately, but I guess that doesn't matter anymore.
I have been feeling very down and thinking about our relationship, but it does not matter because we are no longer together.


I just called to say "I'm sorry, Darling, but I've been wasting my time rotting the teeth out of my head,
I am apologizing for not being able to express my feelings and for letting them consume me.


Trying hard to swallow the sweetest sentiments I can't express.
I am struggling to express my emotions, even though I feel strongly about them.


And I know that you told me to leave you alone, but yours is still the only love I've ever known.
Even though you have asked me to stay away, I still love you and can't imagine loving anyone else.




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@McYates24

no band in the world makes me feel what this band does

@blakerees3

+Alexander McYates im the same man

@jpflueger1

yall should check out Dayseeker if you guys haven't already. Now that's a band that'll also hit you in the feels. They're not that popular, but damn should they ever be. I recommend any song from their album Origin.

@kimikomcconnell5150

+jpflueger1 Have you heard of Dependence? Or Old Gray? You should check them out dude, if you're into the "screaming" stuff for Dependence. :D My favourite song by Old Gray is 'Wolves' , should give it a try sometime.
(And I like dayseeker, I'm glad other people listen to them too)

@DrownTheMachinesTV

man

@adrianamayagovea7613

try some Citizen

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@jwoody2396

No screams, still one of their heaviest songs.

@Hopium500

jwoody2396 weighs heavy on our hearts </3

@Valisk01

It's a quieter pain that devours your soul slowly

@johnathonballantyne3588

I fucking miss this band so much, I remember I used to sing this at the top of my lungs in my house when I felt shit and after 6 years I'm back felling the same way, this song is timeless and I wish they were still a thing. For anyone reading this you are loved and you are completely worth everything in this world ❤️

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