Lovely
Kwesi K Lyrics
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Probably needed a solid break from you, just a little time
Now I'm stuck here losing my mind in the morning
Cause I know I ain't allowed to stay I'll be away, I'll be gone
Baby when you wake up, you'll be right back in his arms
All those lonely nights on the phone saying lovely things to me
I wanna know, yea I wanna know if you heard me
Cause in the morning I know
I'll be away, I'll be gone
Baby when you wake up, you'll be right back in his arms
I'll be away, I'll be gone
Baby when you wake up, you'll be right back in his arms
His arms. His arms.
And I'll be right back in the Fall.
The lyrics of Kwesi K's song "Lovely" are a reflection of the internal struggle of moving on from someone but not being able to let go of the memories and feelings associated with that person. The singer acknowledges that he needed a break from the person in question, but cannot help but feel trapped by his love when he is alone with his thoughts in the morning. He knows that he must leave because he cannot stay in this cycle of returning to a person who will inevitably go back to someone else, but he still feels the pain of wanting to be with them.
The second verse touches on the memories of the past that the singer cannot seem to let go of, particularly the moments of emotional intimacy that they shared over the phone. He wonders if the person still remembers those moments and if they know how much he cares for them. However, he decides that he needs to leave before it becomes harder to stay away. The repetition of "his arms" at the end of the song emphasizes the inevitability of the person returning to their previous relationship and the singer being left alone once again.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to stay away from you, I tried
I attempted to distance myself from you as a form of emotional break, but I was unsuccessful.
Probably needed a solid break from you, just a little time
Perhaps what I really required was a brief period away from you to clear my head.
Now I'm stuck here losing my mind in the morning
I regret being unable to remain with you and it consumes me.
Cause I know I ain't allowed to stay I'll be away, I'll be gone
Knowing that I cannot stay with you makes my leaving inevitable.
All those lonely nights on the phone saying lovely things to me
Reminiscing of the affectionate sentiments you expressed to me during our long distance phone calls.
I wanna know, yea I wanna know if you heard me
I yearn to confirm that you received and understood my messages of endearment.
Calling your name, it's 6: 30 and I can't stay
I am calling out for you, but the reality is that I must depart regardless of my desire to stay.
Cause in the morning I know
I am aware that in the morning...
I'll be away, I'll be gone
...I will be gone, without you...
Baby when you wake up, you'll be right back in his arms
...and you will awaken to be held by another man again.
His arms. His arms.
Repeating that you will wake up back in his embrace.
And I'll be right back in the Fall.
I will return in the autumn season, possibly making reference to a time for soul-searching before the eventual reconciliation with you in the future.
Writer(s): Kwesi Kankam
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