Unexpressed
John Bucchino Lyrics
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Like a balloon inside my chest
With all the love that's waiting here
Unexpressed
Fingers that ache to intertwine
Warmest of chords but missing tune
Where is the laugh to echo mine
The words my lips would form
The circle these two arms would make
safe and warm
Someone could be safe and warm
But maybe the love we yearn to give
Can find a release some other way
Colouring how we choose to live
Every day
The kindness we can share
The kindness we can share
The comfort these two arms might lend
In despair
Someone's always in despair
Still, I'm longing to meet that pair of eyes
Dark as the night or endless blue
Holding a light I'll recognise
Something clear, something true
Something that seems to mean
Something I haven't seen
Since
You
The lyrics to John Bucchino's song Unexpressed speak about the overwhelming feeling of love that cannot be contained within oneself. The singer compares this feeling to a balloon that is about to burst inside their chest. They express that all the love is waiting to be expressed, but they find themselves unable to put it into words or actions. The singer speaks of their yearning to intertwine their fingers with someone else's and create warm chords, but they feel that something is missing. They ask, "Where is the laugh to echo mine? Send it soon." It seems as though the singer is waiting for someone to complete them, to make them feel safe and warm.
The singer acknowledges that maybe the love and the feelings that they want to express can find other ways to be released, perhaps in the kindness that they can display or in the comfort they can lend someone else in their despair. However, even with this knowledge, the singer still longs to meet someone whose eyes they can look into and know that they are the one. They want to see someone holding a light that they can recognize, something clear and true. The song ends with the singer expressing that they haven't seen this light since "you." It's unclear who "you" refers to, but it could be a past lover or someone that the singer has yet to meet.
Overall, the song speaks to the longing that many people feel to find someone to share their love and their life with. It paints a vivid picture of the overwhelming feeling of love that can sometimes be too much to contain and the yearning to find someone who can complete you.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I think my heart will burst
There are moments when I feel overwhelmed by emotions and feel like my heart is going to burst.
Like a balloon inside my chest
It feels like there's a balloon in my chest, filling up with love that I cannot express.
With all the love that's waiting here
There is so much love and affection inside me that is waiting to be expressed.
Unexpressed
All this love remains unexpressed, locked inside my heart.
Fingers that ache to intertwine
I have a deep longing to hold someone's hand, to feel connected physically and emotionally.
Warmest of chords but missing tune
I have a lot of love and affection to offer, but I feel like something is missing or incomplete.
Where is the laugh to echo mine
I miss having a companion who understands me and shares my sense of humor.
Send it soon
I hope to find someone who can make me laugh and feel understood very soon.
The words my lips would form
I have a lot of things to say to the person who would complete me, but I haven't met them yet.
The circle these two arms would make
I long to hold someone in my arms, to form a connection that is both safe and warm.
Someone could be safe and warm
I know that if I find the right person, they could feel safe and happy in my presence.
But maybe the love we yearn to give
It's possible that the love we have to offer can be expressed in other ways, beyond romantic love.
Can find a release some other way
We can find different avenues to express our love, such as through acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity.
Colouring how we choose to live
Our capacity for love can shape how we live our lives, how we treat others, and how we see the world.
Every day
Every day is an opportunity to show love and kindness to those around us.
The kindness we can share
Even if we haven't found our soulmate yet, we can still show kindness and compassion to others in need.
The comfort these two arms might lend
Our capacity for love can also offer comfort and solace to those who are struggling or hurting.
In despair
There are always people around us who are facing difficulties and hardship, and we can offer comfort and support.
Someone's always in despair
We should always be aware of the needs of those around us and offer help and support where we can.
Still, I'm longing to meet that pair of eyes
Despite everything, I am still searching for someone who can complete me and make me feel truly loved.
Dark as the night or endless blue
I'm open to finding love in unexpected places, even in the eyes of someone who seems very different from me.
Holding a light I'll recognise
When I finally meet the right person, I'll just know it; there will be a connection that we both feel deeply.
Something clear, something true
That connection will be marked by clarity and truth, a bond that is honest and strong.
Something that seems to mean
When we find that connection, it will feel like fate, like something that was meant to be all along.
Something I haven't seen
Even if I haven't found that love yet, I know that it's out there, waiting for me to discover it.
Since
The song ends on this note, implying that the search for love is ongoing and that it is a fundamental part of the human experience.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN BUCCHINO
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