Amy
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Amy
The subject of the song, an individual named Amy

I know this sounds crazy
The singer acknowledges that what they are about to say may be perceived as insane

But I think you can save me
The singer believes that Amy has the power to rescue them

From myself
The artist believes that they are their own obstacle in life

And I'll hold ya
The artist expresses their desire to be close to Amy

Your head's still on my shoulder
Amy is currently seeking comfort in the singer's embrace

As we both grow older
The singer and Amy will age together

With no one else
They will only have each other

Cause I see a star
The artist views Amy as someone special and exceptional

In who you are
The qualities that make Amy unique and admirable

But you don't see me
Amy is unaware of the singer's feelings for her

I know
The artist is aware of the futility of their situation

So I'll fly through the rain
The singer is willing to overcome obstacles to be with Amy

To see your face
The singer simply desires to be in Amy's presence

And kill this pain
Being close to Amy will allow the singer to escape their sufferings

Amy
Reiteration of the subject's name, signaling a shift in the song

We've not talked in 3 weeks
The artist and Amy have not communicated with each other for some time

And I've been walking these streets
The singer has been wandering around aimlessly since they last spoke to Amy

Cold and alone
The singer is feeling isolated and lonely

My hands shake
The artist is anxious and nervous

My heart's hit by an earthquake
The artist's emotional turmoil is violent and severe

And Amy I just can't take
Being apart from Amy is unbearable for the artist

Letting you go
The singer is struggling to move on from Amy

But I see a star
The artist still admires Amy's qualities

So I'll fly through the rain
The singer is still willing to make sacrifices to be near Amy

And I
The singer is determined to act on their feelings for Amy

I know that love
The singer recognizes that love is not always enough to make a relationship work

Is not enough
Love alone cannot bridge all gaps between two individuals

If you don't feel the same
If there is no reciprocity of feelings, a relationship cannot work

Well how did I fall again?
The singer is questioning how they ended up in this situation again

But you went away for the weekend, don't pretend cause
The singer is aware that Amy has been avoiding them

It hurts
The artist is emotional and distressed due to Amy's absence

But Amy I'd walk over seas just to be next to you
The artist is willing to go to any lengths to be with Amy

In the sky, I will try, jump so high I'll
The artist is metaphorically expressing their determination to reach for the stars for Amy

Fly
The singer will overcome any obstacle to be with Amy

Amy
Reiteration of the subject's name as a call to her

And you're not the one they tell me
The singer is being advised by others that Amy is not the one for them

But you're still all that I see
Despite other people's opinions, the singer's heart still yearns for Amy

And no one else
The singer only desires Amy, and no one else will do