1983
Dutch Melrose Lyrics
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How long can we stay apart?
You may get it maybe never
But it's coming from the heart.
Your life is full of indecision
You can't make up your mind.
We must get it in position
And move it on down the line.
I been on that road too long of a time
Yes the road is long, and it winds and winds
When I think of the love that I left behind.
Make me up a bed of roses
And hang them down from the vine
Of all my loves you've been the closest
That's ever been on my mind.
Please don't talk about tomorrow
I'm really not one to care
This world is filled with too much sorrow
That nobody's heart should bear.
'Cause the road is long, it's a long hard climb
I been on that road too long of a time
Yes the road is long, and it winds and winds
When I think of the love that I left behind.
Please, please give me indication
Stop and talk to me
Like a river that is flowing
My love will never cease to be.
You will always be my honey
No one could take your part
Our love can't be bought with money
'Cause it's coming from the heart.
'Cause the road is long, it's a long hard climb
I been on that road too long of a time
Yes the road is long, and it winds and winds
When I think of the love that I left behind.
Dutch Melrose's song "1983" is a heartwarming plea to come together and overcome obstacles in life. The lyrics acknowledge the difficulty of making decisions and the sorrow in the world, but ultimately express the power of love that is coming from the heart. The singer urges listeners to move on down the line and not get stuck on the long, hard climb of life. The imagery of a bed of roses hanging down from a vine is a metaphor for the comfort and closeness of love, and the river that is flowing represents the everlasting nature of true love that never ceases to be.
Line by Line Meaning
We have got to come together
We need to unite and work towards a common goal
How long can we stay apart?
Being apart for too long is detrimental to our cause
You may get it maybe never
It's difficult to understand or achieve, but we should still try
But it's coming from the heart.
Our intentions are genuine and sincere
Your life is full of indecision
You struggle to make important choices in life
You can't make up your mind.
You have difficulty committing to a decision
We must get it in position
We need to prepare and strategize
And move it on down the line.
We need to progress and move forward with our plan
'Cause the road is long, it's a long hard climb
Our journey will be challenging and require perseverance
I been on that road too long of a time
I have experienced this hardship for a significant amount of time
Yes the road is long, and it winds and winds
Our path will be winding and unpredictable
When I think of the love that I left behind.
Reflecting on past relationships that didn't work out
Make me up a bed of roses
Create a comfortable and beautiful place for me
And hang them down from the vine
Decorate it with natural beauty
Of all my loves you've been the closest
You have been the most important and influential in my life
That's ever been on my mind.
You constantly occupy my thoughts
Please don't talk about tomorrow
I don't want to think about the uncertainty of the future
I'm really not one to care
I am uninterested in discussing it
This world is filled with too much sorrow
The world is unhappy and full of pain
That nobody's heart should bear.
These burdens are too much to bear alone
Please, please give me indication
Give me a sign or some direction
Stop and talk to me
Pause and have a conversation with me
Like a river that is flowing
With a natural ease and continuity
My love will never cease to be.
My love for you will never diminish
You will always be my honey
You will always hold a special place in my heart
No one could take your part
No one could replace you
Our love can't be bought with money
Our love is genuine and not materialistic
'Cause it's coming from the heart.
Our love is sincere and deep-rooted
Writer(s): GRANT BLACK, MARIE CLAIRE DUBALDO
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