Looking Down at the Great Wall of China
Chisel Lyrics
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But every time I talk to her on the phone,
Something tells me I would rather be alone.
I still care a lot about her.
Yeah, I really like her a whole, whole lot.
But every time I think I'm in love...
If this is about spending my whole life,
I don't think I can make it.
I don't think I can take it.
I'll make a try, I made a start,
The moment I gave up my heart.
If this about you and me for the rest of our lives,
I don't think we can make it.
The song "Looking Down at the Great Wall of China" by Cold Chisel is about a man who is still in love with his ex-partner but is struggling with the idea of committing to a long-term relationship with her. The singer begins by stating that he still cares about her and likes her a lot, but there is something stopping him from fully committing to her. Every time they talk on the phone, he feels like being alone instead of being with her. The man acknowledges that he cares deeply about her but can't seem to imagine spending his entire life with her. He expresses his uncertainty by repeating the line "If this is about spending my whole life, I don't think I can make it" several times throughout the song.
Despite his doubts, the singer also recognizes that he has already given his heart to her and has made a start to love her again. He knows that they have the potential to be together for the rest of their lives, but he doubts they have the strength to make it last. The song ends with the lines, "If this is about you and me for the rest of our lives, I don't think we can make it." The lyrics describe a complicated and emotional situation of love and doubt, which many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I still care about her. I still like her a lot.
I have strong positive feelings towards her that have persisted over time.
But every time I talk to her on the phone,
However, when we communicate through phone conversations, something changes within me.
Something tells me I would rather be alone.
I begin to experience a preference for solitude rather than continuing to speak with her.
I still care a lot about her.
Despite this inner conflict, my feelings for her have not diminished.
Yeah, I really like her a whole, whole lot.
In fact, my affection for her is quite profound.
But every time I think I'm in love...
But when I consider the possibility of being in love with her, my doubts resurface.
If this is about spending my whole life,
If our relationship involves a commitment to being together for the long haul,
I don't think I can make it.
I am uncertain if I have the emotional fortitude to sustain such an arrangement.
If this is about spending my whole life,
If our relationship involves a commitment to being together for the long haul,
I don't think I can take it.
I fear that the demands of such an arrangement may prove to be too much for me.
I'll make a try, I made a start,
I am willing to give it a go and have already taken the first steps.
The moment I gave up my heart.
I have already invested deeply in the relationship and can't turn back now.
If this about you and me for the rest of our lives,
However, if this involves a commitment to being together indefinitely,
I don't think we can make it.
I doubt whether we can withstand the pressures and uncertainties of such a journey together.
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One of my favorites!
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yes fam