Song for You
David Franj Lyrics


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the way it is
the way it goes
the way you like it to be
arrive alone
leave that way
stumbling out on to the street
hear a tune
its your favourite song
start singing the words on your own
walk away, sleepy eyes
truth will make peace with the clock
ticktock
wont stop, thinking
love you I, miss you I, say goodbye
love you i, miss you I, say goodbye
love you I miss you I, say goodbye
love you, I miss you, goodbye
window shop designer lights
check your hair
reflections not right
saw a silver shirt, thai i could swear is brown
and a beggar with his lovers frown
so you blew your chance
write it in your book
when a motto took a second look
if your old and gray
who will hold your hand
when you need to talk, who will understand
ticktock
I wont stop, thinking
love you, miss you I, say goodbye
love you I, miss you I, say goodbye
love you I miss you I, say goodbye
love you, I miss you, goodbye
love you, I miss you ...
I see a bedroom
i look inside




i bet they're warm and safe
warmer and safer than me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of David Franj's 'Song For You' describe the human experience of life's uncertainty and the inevitability of time's consequences. The song begins with the acknowledgement that life is unpredictable and often does not go according to plans. Despite this, we try to make the best of each situation and attempt to control our own narrative as much as we can. The lyrics delve into the emotions that arise during times of change, such as leaving a place or person behind. The line "hear a tune, it's your favourite song, start singing the words on your own" emphasizes the importance of music in coping with life's challenges.


Franj's lyrics then shift focus to the idea of mortality and what it means to grow old. As time continues to tick away, our loved ones may no longer be with us and we may be left feeling isolated and alone. The allusion to the bedroom symbolizes a longing for companionship and the desire to feel warm and safe in the presence of another. The repetition of "love you, miss you I, say goodbye" stresses the importance of expressing our emotions and letting those we cherish know how we feel.


Overall, 'Song For You' is a poignant reminder to live in the present and cherish those around us. It highlights the fragility of life and the importance of connection with others.


Line by Line Meaning

the way it is
This line is referring to the current situation or circumstances that cannot be avoided or changed.


the way it goes
This line is saying that things are happening in a typical or commonplace manner.


the way you like it to be
This line is suggesting that we all have our ideal versions of how things should be.


arrive alone
This line is telling us that we often find ourselves alone in different situations.


leave that way
This line is saying that leaving alone is the way one came or entered a particular place or situation.


stumbling out on to the street
Here, the singer paints a picture of someone leaving somewhere and struggling to walk because of impaired senses or loss of balance.


hear a tune
This line is describing the situation when someone listens to music.


its your favourite song
This line suggests the music the listener has heard is their favorite or most preferred choice.


start singing the words on your own
This line is encouraging the listener to sing along and enjoy the music.


walk away, sleepy eyes
This reminds us of someone leaving a place or event, tired or perhaps even bored.


truth will make peace with the clock
This line implies that truth can be confronting and difficult, but over time, it will become easier and harmonious.


ticktock
This is the sound made by a clock, perhaps suggesting that time is passing us by.


wont stop, thinking
This line suggests that someone is always thinking about something even when time seems to be passing.


love you I, miss you I, say goodbye
The repetition of this line suggests that the person saying it loves and misses someone but is also saying goodbye.


window shop designer lights
This line describes someone admiring the appearance of designer lights but not necessarily purchasing them.


check your hair
This line refers to someone quickly looking at their hair to ensure it looks presentable.


reflections not right
This line implies that someone does not like the way their reflection in a window or mirror appears.


saw a silver shirt, that i could swear is brown
This is a line that suggests someone is seeing things differently than they appear to be in reality.


and a beggar with his lovers frown
This line portrays the image of a beggar, who despite having a love interest, or in spite of their existence, he is still unhappy.


so you blew your chance
This line suggests regretting the choices we make that end up having a negative impact on our lives.


write it in your book
Here, we are reminded that memories, whether good or bad, should be documented for future reflections.


when a motto took a second look
This line suggests that someone needs to take a closer look or reevaluate their values, beliefs or vision.


if your old and gray
This line suggests the inevitability of aging and the problems that come along, such as loneliness, loss of communication, dependency, etc.


who will hold your hand
This line implies that even as we age, human connection, and companionship remains important.


when you need to talk, who will understand
As we age, life tends to get complicated, and we need more than companionship to navigate.


love you, miss you I, say goodbye
This repetition of the line reinforces the idea that the singer still loves and misses someone but must say goodbye.


love you, I miss you, goodbye
This line expresses a deep sense of love and longing but still acknowledges the need to part ways.


love you, I miss you ...
The pause at the end of the line infers a continuation of loving and missing someone.


I see a bedroom
This line describes the singer's observation of a room, which may imply intimacy or privacy.


i look inside
The singer is taking a closer look, perhaps experiencing the pull of the bedroom's comfort.


i bet they're warm and safe
This line is an assumption, potentially based solely on external factors, such as the presence of blankets or curtains.


warmer and safer than me
This line represents sorrow and loneliness as the singer implies they are not as comfortable as those inside the bedroom.




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