Let it Linger
Perrin Lamb Lyrics
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I see your face just pretending
Caught in a flood in the fear of waiting
Time swells and falls just like the sea
I feel you draw close to me and lost the dream
Slipped through my fingers
Hold me close, and let it linger
Sunshine reveals the saddest light
Your touch can melt the coldest ice
I feel the warmth from deep inside
I can't let, it slip through my fingers
Hold me close and let it linger
I won't wait another day
To say I need you in a thousand ways
Don't hesitate
Time won't wait
Hold me close
Hold me close
Hold me close and let it linger
In the song “Let it Linger” by Perrin Lamb, the lyrics seem to talk about a person who is scared of losing someone they love. The song speaks of fear of the unknown, and how it can overwhelm a person's thoughts. The opening statement says that the days seem never-ending, which could be a metaphor for how time passes slowly when someone is waiting for something. The person singing the song sees their loved one's face in their mind but is aware that it is only a pretense - a way to keep the memory alive while fearing that they will lose the image.
As the song progresses, the singer begins to reflect on the passage of time and how it resembles the sea's ebb and flow, which is unpredictable and beyond anyone's control. The singer tries to reach for the dream of holding onto their loved one and trying to prevent them from slipping away. This moment captured in the song is a moment where the singer becomes vulnerable, asking their lover to hold them close and let them linger, signifying the desire not to let that moment go away.
The lyrics of the song convey feelings of uncertainty, fear of loss, and the desire for comfort, which most people can relate to. The music and lyrics come together to make the song a relatable experience for anyone who has ever felt the fear of losing someone.
Line by Line Meaning
These days, it seems are never ending
The current days feel like they're dragging on and don't seem to end
I see your face just pretending
The sight of your face makes me imagine things that are not reality
Caught in a flood in the fear of waiting
Trapped in a situation where the fear of waiting is overwhelming like a flood
Time swells and falls just like the sea
Time has a variable nature like the swelling and falling of the sea
I feel you draw close to me and lost the dream
When you embraced me, I felt the dream fading away
Slipped through my fingers
The dream and happiness slipped away from me
Hold me close, and let it linger
Embrace me tightly and make this moment last
Sunshine reveals the saddest light
Even sunlight has the power to reveal sadness and sorrow
I'd give it all for just another night with you, lying beside me
I'd do anything to spend another night with you, sleeping next to me
Your touch can melt the coldest ice
The warmth of your touch has the power to melt even the hardest of hearts
I feel the warmth from deep inside
The warmth I feel is not just physical but comes from deep inside
I can't let, it slip through my fingers
I don't want to let the happiness and warmth slip away
Hold me close and let it linger
Stay close to me and make this moment last
I won't wait another day
I can't wait any longer
To say I need you in a thousand ways
I need you in so many different ways and I need to express it
Don't hesitate
Don't hold back or delay
Time won't wait
Time marches on and waits for no one
Hold me close
Come close and embrace me
Hold me close
Come close and embrace me
Hold me close and let it linger
Stay close to me and make this moment last
Writer(s): Perrin P. Lamb, Amy Francis Stroup
Contributed by Colton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
unacopadete
Amazing voice and songs! <3
Elly Cory
Loving it !!
Great song for a wedding.
Sol Metta
I love this track. Great video.