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The Civil Wars/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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There’s so much I’m dying to tell, but oh
That’s how it goes
Little things left unsaid
That I can’t keep in my head but oh
Just so you know
You’ll always be the only one
Always be the only one
D’Arline, what do I do now?
Can’t live with you or without, but oh
That’s how it goes
Though I could get over you
But please don’t ask me to
Just so you know
You’ll always be the only one
Even when you’re not
You’ll always be the only one
Even when you’re gone
You always said you want me to be happy
And happiness was having you here with me
You’ll always be the one that’s standing in my way
And that’s okay
You’ll always be the only one
You’ll always be the only one
D’Arline, if I only knew
Where to send this letter to
The song starts with the singer addressing someone named D’Arline, expressing their hope that she is well. There are things the singer wants to tell her, but they cannot quite articulate what those things are, since there are many “little things left unsaid.” Yet, the singer wants D’Arline to know that she will always be the only one, and this sentiment is repeated throughout the song.
The second verse finds the singer grappling with the aftermath of a breakup with D’Arline. They acknowledge that they could potentially move on from D’Arline, but at the same time, they implore her not to ask them to do so. In spite of the end of the romantic relationship, D’Arline will always be the only one for the singer. The singer acknowledges that D’Arline always wanted them to be happy, yet she ultimately stands in the way of their own happiness. Despite this, the singer declares that it is okay.
The song ends on a rueful note, as the singer wonders where to send a letter to D’Arline. Through this song, the listener gets a sense of the complexity of feelings that comes with a relationship that has ended but is not entirely over. The Civil Wars convey a sense of wistfulness and nostalgia for what could have been, while acknowledging that the past cannot be undone.
Line by Line Meaning
D’Arline, hope this finds you well
Hello D'Arline, I hope you are doing well.
There’s so much I’m dying to tell, but oh
There are things I'd like to tell you, but I haven't had the opportunity.
That’s how it goes
Little things left unsaid
That I can’t keep in my head but oh
Just so you know
It's normal for things to go unsaid, but I have trouble keeping them to myself.
You’ll always be the only one
Always be the only one
You will forever occupy a special place in my heart.
D’Arline, what do I do now?
Can’t live with you or without, but oh
That’s how it goes
I'm in a difficult situation because I can't decide whether I want to be with you or not.
Though I could get over you
But please don’t ask me to
Just so you know
I could move on from our relationship, but I don't want to.
You’ll always be the only one
Even when you’re not
You’ll always be the only one
Even when you’re gone
You will remain special to me, even if we are not in each other's lives anymore.
You always said you want me to be happy
And happiness was having you here with me
You’ll always be the one that’s standing in my way
And that’s okay
You wished for my happiness, but being with you was what made me happy. Even though you cannot be here with me, it doesn't change how I feel about you.
You’ll always be the only one
You’ll always be the only one
I will never forget the special place you hold in my heart.
D’Arline, if I only knew
Where to send this letter to
If there was a way for me to contact you, I would have sent this letter directly to you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHN WHITE, JOY WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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in ww2 = I'm not ready
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and the people sleeping in the boat too