The song "Though the Days Were Only Seven" by Ernest Tubb tells the story of a love that was lost too soon. The lyrics describe how the singer's heart was true and devoted to their loved one, but sadly, they left and left the singer feeling lonely and blue. The song mentions that for seven days, the singer's heart beat with their loved one's, which were described as seven days of heaven, symbolizing the intense joy and love they experienced during that time. However, despite their strong feelings, the singer didn't have the chance to express all the things they wanted their loved one to know. The lyrics convey the singer's genuine love and longing for their lost love. They plead for them to come back, confessing their true feelings and expressing their need for them in their life. The song captures the essence of an intense and heartfelt love that ended prematurely, leaving the singer longing for its return. Overall, "Though the Days Were Only Seven" portrays a love that was fleeting, yet deeply meaningful to the singer. It conveys the universal emotions of love, loss, and longing, and the desire to hold on to a love that felt like heaven.
