You Remain
William Ryan Fritch Lyrics
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our love was a blind and electric thing
it would make my hair stand on it's end
and leave me buzzing for days
and though the fiery rush of each loving touch
has surely changed
there's no surface heat that can warm
like the pyre of enduring love
nothing burns like you
you remain new to me
when you were new to me
you were a rare and mystical thing
and though you've revealed your most humanly traits
your magic remains
there is no celestial power
that can move me like your fleshly frame
you remain new to me
The song "You Remain" by William Ryan Fritch is a touching tribute to the enduring power of love. The lyrics describe the feelings associated with falling in love and the experiences that follow. In the beginning, the love between the singer and their partner was electric and exciting. Each touch created a fiery rush that left the singer buzzing for days. However, as time passed, the initial rush faded but a deeper, more profound love emerged. The love between the two has endured and continues to grow stronger. The singer acknowledges that while their partner's flaws and human traits have been revealed, they remain a rare and mystical thing. The magic of their love continues to move and inspire the singer.
The lyrics are complex, and it is clear that Fritch has put a lot of thought into their meaning. The song is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the most profound love is the one that endures despite the ups and downs of life. It speaks to the transformative power of love and how it can change and evolve over time. The lyrics also contain a sense of gratitude for the partner who remains new and mystical even after years of being together. It is a testament to the fact that true love can never be tamed, and it remains a profound force that can move mountains.
Line by Line Meaning
when you were new to me
At the beginning of our relationship, before I knew everything about you
our love was a blind and electric thing
Our love was intense and overwhelming, almost as if I couldn't see clearly
it would make my hair stand on it's end
Our love was so strong it would give me physical reactions, like chills
and leave me buzzing for days
Our love would leave me feeling euphoric for extended periods of time
and though the fiery rush of each loving touch has surely changed
As our relationship has progressed, the initial passion has subsided
there's no surface heat that can warm like the pyre of enduring love
Despite the lack of intense feelings, the love that has remained is deeper and more meaningful
and with the way you fan and feed the flame, nothing burns like you
You have a way of keeping our love alive, making it stronger with time
you remain new to me
Even though we've been together for a long time, there is still so much about you that fascinates and surprises me
when you were new to me
At the beginning of our relationship, before I knew everything about you
you were a rare and mystical thing
When we first met, you were unlike anyone I had ever met before
and though you've revealed your most humanly traits, your magic remains
As I've gotten to know you better, I've seen your flaws and imperfections, but they do not diminish the special qualities that I love about you
there is no celestial power that can move me like your fleshly frame
Your physical presence alone has the power to affect me more than any other force in the universe
you remain new to me
Even though we've been together for a long time, there is still so much about you that fascinates and surprises me
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