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Love and Rockets Lyrics

(HEAVEN)
Introducing the theme of the song which is a reflection on one's own existence and the desire for happiness and fulfillment.

(HEAVEN)
Repeating the theme, emphasizing its importance.

And do you remember
Asking the listener if they can recall a specific moment from the past.

The blackest moment
Referring to a moment of despair or hopelessness, one that feels all-consuming.

Those blackest thoughts that rush
Acknowledging the overwhelming and intrusive nature of negative thoughts.

And do you remember
Again asking the listener to remember a time from the past.

When too much time
Recalling a period when the singer had too much time on their hands, potentially leading to feelings of boredom, apathy, or restlessness.

When too much time was mine
Emphasizing that this period belonged to the artist personally, but that it may not have been a desirable time.

OHH - these days
Expressing a sense of ownership and appreciation for the present time.

OHH - they're all mine
Reiterating the previous sentiment while adding a sense of possessiveness.

And do you recall
Once again asking the listener to remember something.

When you walk
Describing a common activity, suggesting that the listener can relate to this personal experience.

Talk to yourself
Acknowledging a behavior that may be perceived as odd, but that the singer may find comforting or necessary.

In the street
Adding a specific detail that grounds the setting of the song in everyday life.

In your autumn, In your winter
Metaphorically describing a period of aging, whether in life or in a relationship.

In your wintertime - TIME
Further elaborating on the metaphor by suggesting a time of barrenness, or inactivity.

And do you recall
Once again asking the listener to remember.

When you fall
Describing a moment of weakness, failure or disappointment.

I can't help notice
Suggesting that the singer is struggling to accept or ignore something that they have observed.

No light in our eyes
Metaphorically referencing a lack of passion, excitement, or joy between two people or within oneself.

In our eyes
Reiterating the previous point while adding a sense of unity or shared experience.

I give you my armour
Offering protection, strength, or support to the listener, potentially in a romantic context.

I give you my glory
Offering admiration, praise, or acknowledgement to the listener, again potentially in a romantic context.

I give what's truly mine
Offering the most personal, valuable, or intimate parts of oneself to the listener, representing a deep level of trust or love.

And if you want
Suggesting that the listener has control or agency over the situation or relationship.

"Give me" (oooh) heaven
Articulating the desire for a positive or transcendent experience, potentially within a relationship or a personal pursuit.

Because heaven should be mine
Asserting that happiness, satisfaction, or fulfillment should be accessible to the singer, and that they deserve to experience these positive emotions.