Ivy
Joshua Creek Lyrics
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I promised that I would always be around
If I'd had known that when I came back you'd be gone
I never would have left
I never would have left
Remember me like I am
Remember me like I was
But in my mind, you're still there
The lyrics of Joshua Creek's song "Ivy" are infused with a certain melancholy that is all too familiar to those who have lost someone. The song is an ode to a lover who left unexpectedly, leaving the singer with a deep sense of longing and regret. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer recounting how they promised to always be around, only to later find that their lover had already left. The singer's pain and regret are palpable in the repeated line, "I never would have left."
The chorus of the song is particularly moving, with the singer expressing their desire to be remembered for who they were and not for the circumstances that led to their lover's departure. The line "I never said goodbye to you, but in my mind, you're still there" accurately captures the feeling of loss and nostalgia that many people experience when they think of someone who has passed out of their lives.
Overall, "Ivy" is a deeply emotional and heartfelt song that speaks to the universal experience of love and loss. Joshua Creek's evocative lyrics and soulful vocals make this song an instant classic.
Line by Line Meaning
And when you said you wouldn't see me any more
When you told me we'd be apart forever
I promised that I would always be around
I vowed to stay close, no matter what
If I'd had known that when I came back you'd be gone
Had I realized you'd be gone when I returned
I never would have left
I wouldn't have gone away at all
Remember me like I am
Don't forget who I truly was
Remember me like I was
Think of me the way I used to be
I never said goodbye to you
I didn't utter a farewell
But in my mind, you're still there
You linger in my thoughts and memory
Writer(s): Joshua Creek
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