At 18, listening to "Don't Be Afraid, I'm Sad," I heard: I never dare to make you any promises because I know we are too young.

At 26: What you pursue is a sense of romance or that irresponsible passion.
At 31: My love once deeply warmed your soul.
At 41: Midnight in a foreign land is especially lonely—a man and a passionate heart.
At 46: I wonder if you can feel my thoughts from afar.
At 52, listening again: It's been a long time since I received your letter.