Four Walls
Jim Reeves & Patsy Cline Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You're drawn like a moth to a flame
You laugh while the wine's over flowing
While I sit and whisper your name
Four walls to hear me
Four walls to see
Four walls too near me
Sometimes I ask why I'm waiting
But my walls have nothing to say
I'm made for love, not for hating
So here where you've left me, I'll stay
One night with you is like heaven
And so, while I'm walking the floor
I'll listen for steps in the hallway
And wait for your knock on my door
Four walls to hear me
Four walls to see
Four walls too near me
Closing in on me
Closing in on me
The lyrics of Jim Reeves's song Four Walls depict a person who is trapped within himself, sitting alone in a room, listening to the laughter and joy of others but unable to take part. The person is drawn towards the bright lights and enjoys the company of others, but at the end of the day, he always comes back to his four walls, which is all he has. The person whispers the name of a loved one and wishes for their return, but all that is left are the four walls, which are closing in on him.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of loneliness and solitude, as the person is trapped within his own four walls, waiting for a knock on the door to signify the return of the loved one. The song highlights the feelings of being stuck in a moment or a situation and not being able to move on, as the person ponders upon why he is waiting and why he can't go out and find the love he is made for. The song is a melancholic and haunting reminder of the perils of being lonely and trapped in oneself, as the four walls gradually close in and suffocate the person.
Line by Line Meaning
Out where the bright lights are glowing
You're attracted to the excitement of the outside world
You're drawn like a moth to a flame
You can't resist the allure of the bright lights
You laugh while the wine's over flowing
You are enjoying yourself and indulging in alcohol
While I sit and whisper your name
I'm thinking of you and longing for your company
Sometimes I ask why I'm waiting
I question why I'm still waiting for you to come back to me
But my walls have nothing to say
I am surrounded by silence and loneliness
I'm made for love, not for hating
I am a lover, not a hater
So here where you've left me, I'll stay
Despite your absence, I'm still here waiting for you
One night with you is like heaven
Being with you is an amazing experience
And so, while I'm walking the floor
I can't sleep and I'm pacing the room
I'll listen for steps in the hallway
I hope to hear your footsteps approaching
And wait for your knock on my door
I'm eagerly waiting for you to arrive
Four walls to hear me
The only thing that can hear me is the walls
Four walls to see
The only thing I can see is the walls
Four walls too near me
I feel trapped and enclosed by the walls
Closing in on me
I feel like the walls are closing in on me, suffocating me with loneliness
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: GEORGE HUBBARD JR CAMPBELL, MARVIN J MOORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brit Marit Hodne
on Welcome To My World
vakkert