Will O' the Wisp
Linda Ronald Lyrics
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Still after all these years
I don't understand you
A thousand words at my fingertips
Still you slip away
Every time I think I've found you
You've got me thinking why do I try
When I'll never come close
Get ahead of myself for a second
You just leave me high and dry
When I need you the most
I tell myself we've come too far
And I can't leave it hanging like this
If I'd known at the start it would be so hard
Would I still have jumped into this?
I tell myself we've come too far
And I can't leave it hanging like this
If I'd known at the start
That this flame in the dark
Would lead me deeper like will o' the wisp
Would I have followed
Would I have followed
I hold your secrets in my hand,
But you never slow down
And I never walk beside you
A thousand times I fall and rise
Thinking that just one more try
And I will find you
You're running circles around me
You've got me thinking why do I try
When I'll never come close
Get ahead of myself for a second
You just leave me high and dry
When I need you the most
I tell myself we've come too far
And I can't leave it hanging like this
If I'd known at the start it would be so hard
Would I still have jumped into this?
I tell myself we've come too far
And I can't leave it hanging like this
If I'd known at the start
That this flame in the dark
Would lead me deeper like will o' the wisp
Would I have followed
Would I have followed
I hold your secrets in my hand
Still after all these years
I don't understand you
A thousand words at my fingertips
Still you slip away
Every time I think I've found you
I tell myself we've come too far
And I can't leave it hanging like this
If I'd known at the start
That this flame in the dark
Would lead me deeper like will o' the wisp
Would I have followed
The lyrics of "Will O' the Wisp" by Linda Ronalds explore the confusion and frustration that the singer experiences in a relationship. The opening lines, "I hold your secrets in my hand, still after all these years, I don't understand you," reveal a deep longing for understanding and connection. Despite the passage of time, the singer remains puzzled by their partner's enigmatic nature.
The second verse delves into the ongoing struggle of trying to hold onto the fleeting presence of their partner. The line, "A thousand words at my fingertips, still you slip away, every time I think I've found you," portrays the elusiveness and transience of their connection. No matter how hard the singer tries, their partner continues to evade them, leaving them feeling lost and uncertain.
The chorus reflects the internal conflict the singer faces. They acknowledge their attempts to reach their partner and express the futility of their efforts, questioning why they even bother if they will never truly be able to get close: "You're running circles around me, you've got me thinking why do I try, when I'll never come close?" It is a poignant realization of the emotional distance between them.
The repeated line, "I tell myself we've come too far, and I can't leave it hanging like this," demonstrates the singer's struggle with making a decision. They consider the possibility of walking away due to the difficulty and heartache of the relationship, but they also recognize the depth of their investment and the fear of abandoning it. The metaphor of "this flame in the dark, would lead me deeper like will o' the wisp" suggests that the singer believes that even in the midst of uncertainty, there might still be a chance for a meaningful connection.
In conclusion, "Will O' the Wisp" captures the frustration of a relationship where the singer feels like they are constantly chasing after something they may never fully comprehend or obtain. The lyrics delve into the complexities of human connection, highlighting the emotional turmoil and uncertainty that can arise in such situations.
Line by Line Meaning
I hold your secrets in my hand
I possess the knowledge of your innermost thoughts and feelings
Still after all these years
Even with the passage of time
I don't understand you
I am unable to comprehend your motivations and actions
A thousand words at my fingertips
Countless expressions and explanations readily available to me
Still you slip away
Yet you elude my grasp
Every time I think I've found you
Every instance when I believe I have discovered your true nature
You're running circles around me
You are constantly outmaneuvering and confusing me
You've got me thinking why do I try
You have made me question the purpose of my efforts
When I'll never come close
Knowing that I will never reach a satisfactory understanding
Get ahead of myself for a second
Momentarily becoming overly optimistic and hopeful
You just leave me high and dry
You simply abandon me without support or assistance
When I need you the most
During the times when I require your presence and guidance the most
I tell myself we've come too far
I attempt to convince myself that we have made significant progress
And I can't leave it hanging like this
I cannot allow the situation to remain unresolved
If I'd known at the start it would be so hard
Had I been aware from the beginning of the immense difficulties ahead
Would I still have jumped into this?
Would I have willingly embarked on this journey?
That this flame in the dark
The passion and intensity concealed within the shadows
Would lead me deeper like will o' the wisp
Would entice and draw me further in, just like the mysterious phenomenon of a will o' the wisp
Would I have followed
Would I have continued to pursue and accompany you?
I hold your secrets in my hand
I possess the knowledge of your innermost thoughts and feelings
But you never slow down
Yet you constantly maintain a fast pace
And I never walk beside you
And I never have the opportunity to journey alongside you
A thousand times I fall and rise
Repeatedly experiencing setbacks and challenges, only to recover and continue
Thinking that just one more try
Believing that with one additional attempt
And I will find you
I will eventually locate your true essence
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@iangmusicmedia
Many congratulations Linda. Very well written and performed song, I thoroughly enjoyed listeningπ₯°
@ElizabethChada
whimsical and deep... really like it... congratulations Linda
@adoo51
Congratulations Linda. Well done!
@hollyberry6125
Yay! Congratulations Linda- love it even more now I know what itβs about! Xxx
@louisemichellebomber9805
Well done! I knew you would do well! Congratulations Linda!
@Rearda
Brilliant song! Congratulations Linda xxx
@McMickyMac
I love this ! β¦. I Look forward to an album Linda
@Rearda
Album: Linda Ronald - The Heights
@davidwright2498
A nice song. Congratulations.
@dan27music
Excellent.