Loyal
Tim Finn Bic Runga Dave Dobbyn Lyrics
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Keeping my distance unintentionally.
Too close for comfort, just ain't close enough.
If I could have more time we would brainstorm.
And I love you tender, but we must walk away,
Keeping you on my greeting card file.
And if it were different did you know it ain't?
Let's get on with it love
And call me loyal I'll say you're loyal too.
I know you're loyal I feel your loyal truth,
Call me loyal I'll hold you loyal too,
And we are loyal, keep it that way
Keep it that way girl
Out in the battle, flung far and used.
Where does allegiance lie?
Sometimes when all of your hopes, and all of your dreams,
Are too much to value in one moment.
And all of us anxious, but why hurry love?
History's here and now.
Oh and why are you waiting waiting for what?
The history of some love?
And call me loyal I'll say you're loyal too.
I know you're loyal I feel your loyal truth,
And call me loyal I'll hold you loyal too,
And we are loyal, keep it that way baby
And we are loyal - haven't you known me long enough girl?
If I could see your heart right now,
Maybe there'd be a change or two.
And you can call me loyal I'll say you're loyal too.
I know you're loyal I feel your loyal truth,
And call me loyal I'll hold you loyal too,
And we are loyal, keep it that way
Loyal! I will say you're loyal too!
I know you're loyal I will feel your loyal truth,
And call me loyal I will hold you loyal too,
And we are loyal, keep it that way baby
Keep it that way baby,
Keep it that way now!
The song "Loyal" by Tim Finn, Bic Runga, and Dave Dobbyn explores the complex emotions of loyalty and distance. The lyrics portray a sense of wanting to maintain a connection with someone but also feeling the need for space. The singer acknowledges that they have not expressed gratitude towards the other person recently and have unintentionally been keeping their distance. The line "too close for comfort, just ain't close enough" suggests that the relationship is complicated and the singer is unsure of how much intimacy they can handle. However, they express the desire for more time to brainstorm and work things out.
The chorus of the song repeats the word "loyal," emphasizing the importance of this quality in a relationship. The singers assure each other of their loyalty and commit to keeping it that way. There is a sense of uncertainty in the line "if it were different did you know it ain't?" which could suggest that the singers are aware of the fragility of their relationship and the possibility that things might not work out as planned.
The song also touches on the idea of history and how it affects relationships. The singers question why they are waiting for something that might not happen, and urge each other to value the present instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty, but also a commitment to maintaining a loyal connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't remember last time I thanked you,
I have unintentionally distanced myself and failed to show gratitude for your help.
Keeping my distance unintentionally.
I have not been actively avoiding you, just keeping my distance.
Too close for comfort, just ain't close enough.
Even though we are close, I still feel like we could be closer.
If I could have more time we would brainstorm.
Given more time, we would be able to collaborate on great ideas together.
And I love you tender, but we must walk away,
I care for you deeply, but it is time for us to part ways.
Keeping you on my greeting card file.
I will not forget about you and will always have a way to contact you.
And if it were different did you know it ain't?
Things may not be the way we want them to be, but we have to accept that.
Let's get on with it love
We should move on and focus on the future.
And call me loyal I'll say you're loyal too.
I value loyalty and will respond in kind.
I know you're loyal I feel your loyal truth,
I can tell that you are trustworthy and dedicated.
Call me loyal I'll hold you loyal too,
I am committed to staying loyal to you as well.
And we are loyal, keep it that way
Let's continue to be loyal to each other and maintain our relationship that way.
Out in the battle, flung far and used.
When outside forces impact us, we can feel exhausted and depleted.
Where does allegiance lie?
We may question where our loyalties should lie in difficult situations.
Sometimes when all of your hopes, and all of your dreams,
It can be overwhelming to consider all of our goals and aspirations.
Are too much to value in one moment.
It can be difficult to prioritize what is truly important in the present moment.
And all of us anxious, but why hurry love?
While we may be anxious, rushing things will not solve our problems.
History's here and now.
We must deal with the consequences of our past actions in the present moment.
Oh and why are you waiting waiting for what?
We should not hold onto unrealistic expectations and should act in the present moment.
The history of some love?
Why hold onto a past that may no longer have relevance in the present?
And call me loyal I'll say you're loyal too.
I will always respond positively to loyalty.
And call me loyal I'll hold you loyal too,
I am committed to staying loyal to you as well.
And we are loyal - haven't you known me long enough girl?
We have been loyal friends for a while and should continue to be so.
If I could see your heart right now,
I wish I could better understand your feelings and motivations.
Maybe there'd be a change or two.
Perhaps with more understanding, we can make some positive changes to our relationship.
Loyal! I will say you're loyal too!
I value loyalty and will always respond positively to it.
I know you're loyal I will feel your loyal truth,
I am confident in your dedication and commitment to our relationship.
And we are loyal, keep it that way baby
Let's never lose sight of our loyalty to each other.
Keep it that way baby,
Let's not let anything change our loyalty to each other.
Keep it that way now!
Let's always prioritize loyalty in our relationship.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dave Joseph Dobbyn
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