All That's Left
Wade Bowen Lyrics
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These empty arms have got something to prove
'Cause they're all that's left of loving you
I washed this jacket half a hundred times,
But your smell don't fade away like the blue
It's all that's left of loving you
I turn the sidewalks, oh the memories,
I talk to strangers, lean on old friends,
They have the silence that comes creeping in the room
'Cause that's all that's left of loving you
This pair of boots you bought me for no reason
They're looking ragged and the soles are worn clean through
They're all that's left of loving you
A man plays guitar on the corner
He must feel like me, 'cause all he plays is leaving tunes
And that's all that's left of loving you
I turn the sidewalks, oh the memories,
Walk these crowded streets 'till they're empty
I talk to strangers, lean on old friends,
They have the silence that comes creeping in the room
'Cause that's all that's left of loving you
Yeah I turn the sidewalks, oh the memories,
Walk these crowded streets 'till they're empty
I talk to strangers, lean on old friends,
They have the silence that comes creeping in the room
'Cause that's all that's left of loving you
That's all that's left of loving you
Closing time, I stumble to the taxis
Tell the driver "Eldry's Lane, twelve oh two"
'Cause that's all that's left of loving you
The lyrics in this song express the pain and emptiness of a lover who has lost someone and is left with nothing but memories and reminders. The singer is heading out for the night, but realizes that his arms are empty and have something to prove. The empty arms are all that is left of loving this person who has left. Even though the singer has washed his jacket so many times, he can still smell the fragrance of the person he once loved. The smell will not go away and it's the only thing that remains of loving this person.
The singer is walking on crowded streets and memories start flooding him. He tries to fill the void by talking to strangers and leaning on old friends. But the silence that comes creeping into the room reminds him that these people are not the one he loved. They are not the one who filled his heart with warmth and love. All he has left now are the memories and the emptiness.
The singer even talks about a pair of boots that he owns. He mentions how the person he loved bought them for him for no reason. However, the boots are now ragged and worn, and the soles are gone. They are all that’s left of loving this person. Finally, the singer stumbles to the taxis and gives the driver an address. It's not the address where the singer lives or where he's going. It's the address where his lover used to live. Eldry's Lane, twelve oh two. That's all that's left of loving you.
Line by Line Meaning
Heading out, another night is falling
Leaving the house alone with the night getting darker and another day coming to an end.
These empty arms have got something to prove
Feeling the weight of the loneliness and trying to fill the emptiness with something meaningful.
'Cause they’re all that’s left of loving you
The only remnants of the love that used to be are the empty arms, a constant reminder of what once was.
I washed this jacket half a hundred times,
Repeatedly trying to wash the jacket, but it still carries the scent of you, a faded but ever-present memory.
But your smell don’t fade away like the blue
Despite the jacket fading, the scent of you remains, and the feeling of loss is still present.
It’s all that’s left of loving you
The lingering scent is the only thing that remains of the love that has ended.
I turn the sidewalks, oh the memories,
Walking alone on the streets, each corner and turn bring another memory of the past to mind.
Walk these crowded streets 'till they’re empty
Walking until the crowds have dispersed, and the streets are empty, leaving behind only the memories.
I talk to strangers, lean on old friends,
Seeking solace in conversation with both strangers and familiar faces, in hopes of finding a sense of connection.
They have the silence that comes creeping in the room
Despite the attempt at connection, there is still an underlying silence that speaks of what has been lost.
'Cause that’s all that’s left of loving you
The sense of loss and loneliness is the only thing that remains of the love that has ended.
This pair of boots you bought me for no reason
The boots serve as another reminder of the past, a gift given for no particular occasion, but now a symbol of what has been lost.
They’re looking ragged and the soles are worn clean through
The wear and tear on the boots mirror the wear and tear on the relationship, both feeling used up and worn out.
They’re all that’s left of loving you
The boots, as well as the other remnants, serve as a tangible reminder of the love that has come to an end.
A man plays guitar on the corner
Observing a street musician playing a tune on his guitar in hopes of earning a few coins.
He must feel like me, 'cause all he plays is leaving tunes
Identifying with the musician, feeling as if he is also playing a song of departure as he tries to move on from the past.
And that’s all that’s left of loving you
The leaving tunes of the street musician serve once again as a symbol of what has been lost.
Closing time, I stumble to the taxis
The end of the night has arrived, and it's time to head home and leave the memories behind.
Tell the driver “Eldry's Lane, twelve oh two”
Giving the driver the address of home, a place of solitude and the only remaining constant in the wake of love's end.
'Cause that’s all that’s left of loving you
The only thing that remains of their love is the memory and the emptiness that comes with its loss.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Wade Paul Bowen, Scooter Carusoe
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