Valentine's Day
Steve Earle Townes Van Zandt & Guy Clark Lyrics
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I guess I just forgot again
I only got my love to send
On Valentine's Day
I ain't got a card to sign
Roses have been hard to find
I only hope that you'll be mine
I know that I swore that I wouldn't forget
I wrote it all down, I lost it I guess
There's so much I want to say
But all the words just slip away
The way you love me every day
Is Valentine's Day
If I could I would deliver to you
Diamonds and gold; it's the least I can do
So if you'll take my IOU
I could make it up to you
Until then I hope my heart will do
For Valentine's Day
The lyrics of "Valentine's Day" express regret and a sense of inadequacy from the singer's perspective. The singer apologizes to their loved one because they have arrived on Valentine's Day without a gift or a card. They present themselves with 'empty hands' and express that they only have their love to give. The singer acknowledges they are not perfect, as they have forgotten to get a gift, and promises to make it up to their loved one.
The singer implies that they have tried to do better and have forgotten to buy a gift despite their efforts. The lyrics indicate that their love is the most precious gift they can provide. The singer acknowledges that they indeed swore not to forget, but somehow they have misplaced their notes. The singer recognizes that there is much they would like to say, but the right words are eluding them. They hope that their loved one will appreciate their heartfelt gesture.
Overall, the song captures a sense of humbleness and authenticity in relationships. The singer recognizes their imperfections but acknowledges the power of the love they share. The song reminds us that Valentine's Day is about expressing love in whatever way we can, and the most important thing is to remember that love is an everyday event.
Line by Line Meaning
I come to you with empty hands
I have nothing to offer but my love
I guess I just forgot again
I forgot to buy you a gift for Valentine’s Day
I only got my love to send
All I can offer you is my love
On Valentine's Day
The day of love and romance
I ain't got a card to sign
I didn’t buy a Valentine’s Day card for you
Roses have been hard to find
I couldn’t find any roses to gift you
I only hope that you'll be mine
My only wish is that you’ll be mine
On Valentine's Day
The day of love and romance
I know that I swore that I wouldn't forget
I promised I’d remember Valentine’s Day
I wrote it all down, I lost it I guess
I wrote it in my notes, but now I can’t find it
There's so much I want to say
I have a lot to express
But all the words just slip away
But I can’t find the right words to say
The way you love me every day
Your love for me is constant and true
Is Valentine's Day
Every day feels like Valentine’s Day with you
If I could I would deliver to you
If I had the means, I’d give you
Diamonds and gold; it's the least I can do
The most precious gifts I can offer you
So if you'll take my IOU
If you accept my promise to pay later
I could make it up to you
I would make it up to you
Until then I hope my heart will do
Until I can give you the gifts, I hope my love suffices
For Valentine's Day
On this day of love and romance
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE EARLE
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