Valentine
Chuck Ragan Lyrics
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Over how and where she walks
When apparent duty calls
I am overly enthralled and delivered from the dark
Of a reckoning awakening
And every move she makes with the cadence that she wakes
Takes my soul up to the sky through the shadows and sunshine
I am captivated and concentrated on my sweet my valentine
I say I was made to know just as water's made to flow
I'll lay down with you tonight for tomorrows another time
We will dance away you know somewhere high up in the snow
After rain has grown to cold and where the heavens meet the earth.
And in the morning light the sound of breathing soft inside
Images still passing by from all the dreams throughout the night
I could lay awake like this next to you for hours after another
With my sweet my valentine
I say I was made to know just as water's made to flow
I'll lay down with you tonight for tomorrows another time
We will dance away you know somewhere high up in the snow
After rain has grown to cold and where the heavens meet the earth.
In "Valentine," Chuck Ragan sings about his love and admiration for his partner. He describes her as a person who doesn't need to boast or talk excessively, but rather her presence and every step she takes feel like a delivery from darkness. Ragan expresses that her simple existence lifts his soul up to the sky, and he is overly captivated and concentrated on her. He believes that he was made to know her, like water is made to flow, and that they will spend the night together, dancing away somewhere high up in the snow. In the morning light, he envisions laying next to her for hours after another, with his sweet valentine.
"Valentine" contains both intimate and romantic imagery. It seems like it is written from a man's perspective who is deeply in love with his partner. He admires every move she makes and feels comforted by her presence. The imagery of dancing in the snow after rain has grown too cold and where the heavens meet the earth adds a unique touch to the song, as if they are the only two people left in the world. Their love is pure, and they find solace in each other's company.
Line by Line Meaning
She is not the type that would talk the talk despite
Despite not speaking boastfully, she exudes confidence in her every step and action.
Over how and where she walks
She moves with purpose and intention, leaving an impression on all those who observe her.
When apparent duty calls
Even in the face of obligations and responsibilities, she remains steadfast and true to herself.
I am overly enthralled and delivered from the dark
Her presence brings him great joy and light, freeing him from any darkness or negativity.
Of a reckoning awakening
Her impact on him has led to a powerful realization or awakening within himself.
And every move she makes with the cadence that she wakes
Her every action and gesture is rhythmic and deliberate, adding to her natural charm and grace.
Takes my soul up to the sky through the shadows and sunshine
Her mere presence fills him with a sense of awe and elation, allowing him to transcend everyday worries and concerns.
I am overly inclined.
He is completely drawn to her and cannot help but feel enamored by her every aspect.
I am captivated and concentrated on my sweet my valentine
He is completely mesmerized by her, and she is his beloved Valentine.
I say I was made to know just as water's made to flow
He believes that understanding and loving her is an essential part of his destiny, much like the way water flows naturally.
I'll lay down with you tonight for tomorrows another time
He will spend the night with her, knowing that there will always be another moment to be together in the future.
We will dance away you know somewhere high up in the snow
They will dance together in a snowy, mountainous place to express their joy and love for each other.
After rain has grown to cold and where the heavens meet the earth.
They will be united in a beautiful, otherworldly place where the earth and heavens meet, after the rain has ceased.
And in the morning light the sound of breathing soft inside
He revels in the comfortable intimacy they share in the quiet of the morning.
Images still passing by from all the dreams throughout the night
Memories from their dreams continue to linger even as they wake up to face the new day.
I could lay awake like this next to you for hours after another
He could spend countless hours laying next to her in such a peaceful, content state.
With my sweet my valentine
She is his beloved Valentine, and he cherishes every moment they spend together.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHARLES ALLEN RAGAN
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