still
Leo Robinson Lyrics
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And I'm without you once again.
You laughed at me, you said you've never needed me,
I wonder if you need me now.
We played the grams that people play, we made mistakes along the way.
Somehow I know deep in my heart, you needed me.
Remembering the pain, if I must say, it's deep in my mind and locked away,
But then most of all, I do love you
Those memories, times I'm sure we'll never forget,
Those feelings we can't put aside.
For what we had, sometimes I try to understand,
But it's so heavy on my mind.
So many dreams that flew away, so many words we didn't say.
Two people lost in a storm, where did we go, where'd we go?
Lost what we both had found, you know we let each other down.
But then most of all, I do love you
Still.
We played the games that people play,
We made mistakes along the way.
Somehow I know deep in my heart, you needed me.
Cause I needed you so desperately.
We were too blind to see, but then,
Most of all, I do love you
The lyrics of Leo Robinson's "Still" convey a sense of longing and regret. The singer is without their partner once again and reflects on the mistakes they made in their relationship. The first verse sets up a scenario in which the partner previously claimed they never needed the singer, leaving them to wonder if that has changed. The second verse delves into memories of their time together, acknowledging the good and the bad. The chorus repeats the idea that despite everything, the singer still loves their partner.
The use of past tense verbs in both verses reinforces the idea that this relationship is over and cannot be reclaimed. The singer has "never" felt so alone and the dreams they shared "flew away". However, the repetition of "still" in the chorus suggests a glimmer of hope. The love may be buried, but it is not entirely gone. The lyrics do not specify whether the partner still loves the singer, which adds a sense of mystery and complexity to the song.
Overall, "Still" is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the power of memory. It suggests that even though a relationship may end, the emotions attached to it can persist long after.
Line by Line Meaning
Lady, morning's just a moment away,
The morning is about to break, implying that time is running out and another day without the person being addressed has begun.
And I'm without you once again.
The singer is expressing his longing for the person he is addressing, indicating he is without them yet again.
You laughed at me, you said you've never needed me,
The person being addressed had hurt the singer in the past by claiming they do not need him, they laughed at his emotions.
I wonder if you need me now.
The singer is questioning if the person who once laughed and claimed they didn't need him, needs him now.
We played the games that people play, we made mistakes along the way.
Both the singer and the person being addressed played games with each other and made mistakes along the way. The artist indicates that their past relationship was something of a struggle.
Somehow I know deep in my heart, you needed me.
The singer knows in his heart that despite past hurts and disagreements, the person being addressed really did need him.
Remembering the pain, if I must say, it's deep in my mind and locked away,
The singer remembers the pain of their past relationship and even though it is tucked away in his mind it still haunts him.
But then most of all, I do love you Still.
Despite all the pain and struggles, the singer still loves the person being addressed with all his heart.
Those memories, times I'm sure we'll never forget,
The singer is sure they will never forget the memories they once shared with the person being addressed.
Those feelings we can't put aside.
The emotions they once had for each other have not faded with time, and they cannot put those feelings aside.
For what we had, sometimes I try to understand,
The singer is trying to process and understand all that they once had and what lead to their falling out.
But it's so heavy on my mind.
The weight of the past relationship and its impact on the present weighs heavily on the singer's mind.
So many dreams that flew away, so many words we didn't say.
So much potential was lost due to unresolved conflicts, including dreams that vanished and words left unsaid.
Two people lost in a storm, where did we go, where'd we go?
The two of them were lost in the midst of their problems and are now questioning where things went wrong.
Lost what we both had found, you know we let each other down.
Both parties are aware that they let each other down and lost the once strong bond between them.
But then most of all, I do love you Still.
The message is repeated that despite all that has happened, the singer still loves the person intensely.
We played the games that people play,
Once again, the singer references playing games with each other.
We made mistakes along the way.
Both the singer and the person being addressed made mistakes along the way to a point where their relationship, became distanced.
Somehow I know deep in my heart, you needed me,
The singer is certain that despite any hurt or anger, the person he is addressing truly did need him.
Cause I needed you so desperately.
The artist then explains that he too was in need of the person being addressed and their relationship.
We were too blind to see, but then,
Both the artist and the person he is addressing were blind to their love and both needed each other all along.
Most of all, I do love you Still.
The singer ends the song repeating once again that his love for the person addressed remains.
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Written by: Lionel Richie
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