Best to Bonnie
Zephaniah Ohora Lyrics
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And let it run where it will
And may it leave me with nothing
But high time to kill
I sure could use some but I know I never will
So give my best to Bonnie
Now I have been a stranger
When it comes right down to love
I always run for the hills
Hoping maybe the next time I just might find the will
To stay here beside her but I know I never will
So give my best to Bonnie
And send her my love when I'm gone
Give my best to Bonnie
Cause by the time she wakes up I'll be gone
Crooked streams and fireflies and ladies so fair
And though it seems that I've tried and tried
I still ain't getting nowhere
So take this silence that I've forced upon you
And let it say just what it will
And may it leave me with nothing
But lonely hours to fill
I'd sure love to see her
But I know I never will
So give my best to Bonnie
And send her my love when I'm gone
Give my best to Bonnie
Cause by the time she wakes up I'll be gone
So far gone
The lyrics to Zephaniah Ohora's song "Best to Bonnie" explore themes of longing, regret, and the inability to fully commit to love. The singer acknowledges their fear of intimacy and their tendency to run away from love, always hoping that the next time will be different. They express a desire to have the courage to stay beside Bonnie, but ultimately admit that they never will. The song is filled with a sense of resignation and a recognition that the singer's actions will lead to their departure, leaving Bonnie behind.
The chorus of the song, "So give my best to Bonnie, and send her my love when I'm gone," reflects a bittersweet sentiment. The singer wants Bonnie to know that they hold affection for her, but they also admit that they will be long gone by the time she wakes up. The verses capture the internal struggle of the singer, as they wrestle with their fear of commitment and their inability to fully embrace love.
Overall, "Best to Bonnie" paints a poignant picture of a person who recognizes their own limitations in love and chooses to let go, leaving behind a message of love for the one they cannot bring themselves to stay with.
Line by Line Meaning
Take the quiet out of my night
Remove the peace and tranquility from my current state
And let it run where it will
Allow it to move freely and uncontrollably
And may it leave me with nothing
Hoping it deprives me of all distractions
But high time to kill
Leaving me with ample free time to spend
I sure could use some but I know I never will
Although I desire this, I understand it will never happen
So give my best to Bonnie
Send my regards and good wishes to Bonnie
And send her my love when I'm gone
Convey my affection to her in my absence
Now I have been a stranger
I have been distant and unfamiliar
When it comes right down to love
In matters of love
I always run for the hills
I consistently avoid commitment or emotional involvement
Hoping maybe the next time I just might find the will
Anticipating that in the future, I might discover the determination
To stay here beside her but I know I never will
To remain by her side, although I am aware I won't
Crooked streams and fireflies and ladies so fair
Referring to picturesque nature scenes and attractive women
And though it seems that I've tried and tried
Despite my apparent efforts
I still ain't getting nowhere
I am not progressing or achieving anything
So take this silence that I've forced upon you
Accept the silence that I have imposed upon you
And let it say just what it will
Allow it to express whatever it wants
And may it leave me with nothing
Hoping it deprives me of all distractions
But lonely hours to fill
Leaving me with solely empty and desolate moments
I'd sure love to see her
I would absolutely love to meet her
But I know I never will
However, I am aware it will never happen
So give my best to Bonnie
Send my regards and good wishes to Bonnie
And send her my love when I'm gone
Convey my affection to her in my absence
Give my best to Bonnie
Send my regards and good wishes to Bonnie
Cause by the time she wakes up I'll be gone
Because I will have already left when she wakes up
So far gone
In a state of being distant or disconnected from everything
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Neal Casal
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