Hours

Josh Makazo's song "Hours" delves into the complex emotions of love, loss, and the passage of time. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone grappling with the remnants of a past relationship, seeking closure and understanding. The repeated pleas for communication—"Give me a text, give me a call"—highlight the desperation and longing for connection, even as the relationship has ended. This yearning is juxtaposed with the realization that the person they once loved is now just a memory, a ghost of their former self.

The metaphor of "My love, my flower" serves to illustrate the fragility and beauty of the relationship. Flowers, often symbols of love and beauty, also signify something that can wither and fade over time. The repetition of "hours, hours, hours" emphasizes the endless nature of these memories, suggesting that the emotional impact of the relationship lingers long after it has ended. The line "I try to remember, teach me with a photograph" underscores the struggle to hold onto these fleeting moments, even as they become increasingly distant.

In the latter part of the song, the narrator comes to a poignant realization: "I think it’s time to let you go." This marks a turning point, where they acknowledge that holding onto the past is preventing them from moving forward. The admission that "Half of my heart belonged to someone I don’t know" speaks to the disillusionment and the recognition that the person they loved has changed, or perhaps was never truly known. The song concludes with the acceptance that these memories, while deeply personal and significant, are now just that—memories. They are something to be cherished but also something to be released, allowing the narrator to regain control over their emotional landscape.