Summary
Highlights
The song opens with ocean sounds and a piano melody, followed by the first verse describing a beloved with "eyes of emerald and white" and "hands as soft as the sand," emphasizing their preciousness and elusiveness.
The pre-chorus reflects on the transient nature of life and relationships, acknowledging that moments of closeness can be fleeting and painful, stating that "life can cut like a knife."
The chorus expresses an unwavering commitment, promising to dream of the person "'til the day I die" and to choose them "in a million lives." It solidifies the central theme of hope for reunion, as "something in the heavens tells me that we'll be together again."
The second verse paints a picture of sorrow and emptiness after the person's departure, describing the world as filled with "sounds of gathering clouds" and "days of permanent grey."
The chorus is repeated, reinforcing the powerful message of endless love and divine assurance of a future reunion. The song concludes with an emotional outro, reiterating the phrase "together again" and gradually fading out with the music.