Where Did the Day Go
Hugh Coltman Lyrics
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I could be the one to wait up for you are a piece of my disease and I know I'm gonna die from it some day.
Could you spare me, spoonful of honey?
When you sway, on a summer's day
Dress just sighs against your skin
So like your breath when you speak
I'm so sorry but it's your body
When you walk, I am at sea and it seems I'm not alone to see you move over me into my dream.
If you were a wine then my lips would be red, no hangover when you come over.
Drift off to sleep, drift back to me, wake up to the sun oh,
Where did the day go?
Tongues may wag, flipping like flags in the breeze that moves between us as we love, in your mouth cherry wine from the south.
Got me seeing snowflakes and fall in love yeah
Well I see snowflakes, hand me the kleenex
These lyrics from Hugh Coltman's song Where Did the Day Go, are a poetic description of the feelings of desire and attraction the singer feels toward someone they are infatuated with. The opening lines suggest that the person is waiting for someone who is perhaps unreliable or may not even show up. The lyrics state "I could be the one to wait up for you every day, come what may", emphasizing the dedication and loyalty the singer has for this person, despite the fact that they recognize that their attraction to them is a type of disease that they will eventually die from. This metaphor implies that their attraction is so all-consuming that it is a form of self-destruction.
The singer asks for a "spoonful of honey", which may be interpreted as a request for affection or attention from the object of their desire. The lyrics continue to describe the person's physical appearance, comparing the sensation of their dress against their skin to the way their breath feels when they speak. The singer is aware of the danger in falling in love with this person but is unable to resist. They state: "I'm so sorry but it's your body". This line reveals that the singer feels somewhat culpable for their desire and suggests that it is not entirely within their control.
The lyrics go on to describe the intense emotional impact this person has on the singer, even when they are not present. The line "When you walk, I am at sea" emphasizes the intoxicating effect this person has on the singer. The song ends with a description of the passing of time and the enduring desire the singer has for this person. The chorus repeats the question "Where did the day go?", highlighting how time seems to slip away when thinking about this person.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day, come what may, I could be the one to wait up for you are a piece of my disease and I know I'm gonna die from it some day.
No matter what happens each day, I am willing to wait for you. You are like a disease to me, a part of me that I cannot let go despite knowing that it will eventually cause me harm.
Could you spare me, spoonful of honey?
Can you please give me some sweetness in this bitter situation?
When you sway, on a summer's day, Dress just sighs against your skin, So like your breath when you speak, Size over me and I hope I don't fall in love with you
When you move on a summer's day, your clothes cling to your skin like a lover's embrace. Your voice is as captivating as your presence, and I fear that I will fall in love with you despite knowing it could hurt me.
I'm so sorry but it's your body
I apologize for my weakness, but I cannot resist the allure of your body.
When you walk, I am at sea and it seems I'm not alone to see you move over me into my dream.
When you walk, I feel lost and disoriented, swept away by the power of your presence. It's as though you are entering my dreams and taking control of my subconscious.
If you were a wine then my lips would be red, no hangover when you come over.
You intoxicate me like a fine wine, without any of the negative repercussions. Every time you come over, it feels like a refreshing escape from reality.
Drift off to sleep, drift back to me, wake up to the sun oh, Where did the day go?
As I drift off to sleep, I am lost in thoughts of you. When I wake up to the sun, I am struck by the realization that another day has passed without me truly living, as my mind is consumed by thoughts of you.
Tongues may wag, flipping like flags in the breeze that moves between us as we love, in your mouth cherry wine from the south.
People may talk about us and gossip behind our backs, but their words are like flimsy flags that are easily swayed by the wind that blows between us as we make love. Your mouth tastes like sweet cherry wine from the south.
Got me seeing snowflakes and fall in love yeah
You have me entranced, seeing snowflakes in the middle of summer and falling deeply in love with you.
Well I see snowflakes, hand me the kleenex
I am so overwhelmed by my emotions for you that I see snowflakes even in unlikely situations. Pass me a tissue to wipe my tears of joy and longing.
Writer(s): Hugh Strider Mcalester Coltman
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